girl's name
Madolyn
MAD-uh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,748
Madolyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1896.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Madolyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 227 |
| 1920s | 275 |
| 1930s | 160 |
| 1940s | 163 |
| 1950s | 103 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 300 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Madolyn?
In 2023, Madolyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Madolyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Madolyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Madolyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Madolyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Madolyn
- English MAD-uh-lin
Sibling Names for Madolyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Madolyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Madolyn
How popular is the name Madolyn?
In 2023, Madolyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Madolyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Madolyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Madolyn?
Madolyn has 3 syllables.
When was Madolyn most popular?
Madolyn peaked in 1921, when 45 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.