Will my child share the name Madalyn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Madalyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Madalyn in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Madalyn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Madalyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1235 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1332 in 2010. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Madalyn popular in the US as well as the UK?

Madalyn is more popular in the US (#932) than in the UK (#4844). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Madalyn a popular baby name in the United States?

Madalyn ranks #932 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Madalyn

Madalyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Madalyn in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

US Rank #932

About the Name Madalyn

Madalyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1235 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1332 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Madalyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #932, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.