Madlyn

Girl name

Madlyn has been given to 2,377 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1922.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,377

Peak year

1922 (76 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

▼ -54%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Madlyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Madelyngirl

116,060 babies since 1890

Madilyngirl

23,632 babies since 1924

Madalyngirl

23,222 babies since 1899

Marlynunisex

9,112 babies since 1913

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Madlyn.

Margaretegirl

2,376 babies since 1884

Colettagirl

2,384 babies since 1889

Elinoregirl

2,370 babies since 1887

Fairygirl

2,392 babies since 1882

Vashtigirl

2,355 babies since 1882

Ozellagirl

2,338 babies since 1881

Thoragirl

2,424 babies since 1883

Dortheagirl

2,437 babies since 1882

FAQ

How popular is the name Madlyn?

Madlyn has been given to 2,377 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Madlyn peak?

Madlyn peaked in 1922, when 76 babies were given the name.

Is Madlyn a girl or boy name?

Madlyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Madlyn are girls).

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