Feminine dossier · first seen 1898
Madlyn
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1922
Peak births
76
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Madlyn
How many people are named Madlyn?
An estimated 939 living Americans are named Madlyn.
How rare is Madlyn?
Madlyn is very rare among babies today, with 6 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.1% from its 1922 peak.
How old is the typical Madlyn?
The median age of a living American named Madlyn is approximately 29 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 66 years old.
Is Madlyn still popular?
Yes. Madlyn is holding steady, with 6 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Madlyn most common?
Madlyn has its strongest geographic signal in Pennsylvania, where it appears 1.8× more often than the national baseline.
1898Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
92.1%
2025
6
All-time
2,377