Madeline
5 countries#81 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Madeline was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
207,630 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #81 · peaked in 1998 with 5,869 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,269 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #292 · peaked in 2004 with 466 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,956 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #398 · peaked in 2004 with 447 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,880 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #643 · peaked in 1990 with 161 births
Most common in: Nord, Bas-Rhin, Pas-de-Calais, Rhône, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
255 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #284 · peaked in 2005 with 21 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
58 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Madeline’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #71 | — |
| 2007 | #61 | ↑10 |
| 2008 | #56 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #64 | ↓8 |
| 2010 | #77 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #85 | ↓8 |
| 2012 | #96 | ↓11 |
| 2013 | #90 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #89 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #91 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #90 | ↑1 |
| 2017 | #99 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #100 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #98 | ↑2 |
| 2020 | #96 | ↑2 |
| 2021 | #95 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #102 | ↓7 |
| 2023 | #95 | ↑7 |
| 2024 | #86 | ↑9 |
| 2025 | #81 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Madeline
Is Madeline a popular name?
Yes — Madeline currently ranks #81 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Madeline more common for boys or girls?
Madeline is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Madeline most popular?
Madeline peaked in 1998 in United States, with 5,869 recorded births that year.
Is Madeline rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Madeline’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #342 in 1880 to #81 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Madeline?
At least 217,779 babies have been recorded with the name Madeline across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Madeline popular in more than one country?
Yes — Madeline appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Madeline?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Madeline include Melody, Lyla, Josie, Lucia.
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