Madeline

Girls

Best rank #56 (2008) · ranked in 17 years

Ranked in 17 years, Madeline reached its best position of #56 in 2008.

It eased from #56 in 2008 to #81 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Madeline at #81.

4,820 newborns received the name Madeline in 2008, its peak year.

Madeline was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820162025
  1. 2025813,086
  2. 2024862,922
  3. 2023952,733
  4. 2021952,747
  5. 2020962,800
  6. 2019982,861
  7. 20181002,918
  8. 2017992,966
  9. 2016903,280
  10. 2015913,339
  11. 2014893,445
  12. 2013903,371
  13. 2012963,162
  14. 2011853,429
  15. 2010773,604
  16. 2009644,300
  17. 2008564,820

Similar names

If Madeline is on your shortlist, Michael, Mason, Mia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Madeline a popular name?
Madeline reached a best rank of #56 in 2008 and has charted in 17 years.
Where does Madeline rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Madeline ranks #81.
Is Madeline a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Madeline most popular?
Madeline peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)