Total births
12
Girls' name · since 1921
Madalon
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Madalon, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1921–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Madalon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 12 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Madalon recorded 12 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1946.
- 12 total births
- 1921–1946 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
12 girls have been named Madalon since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1946.
- 12
- total births
- 1921–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Madalon was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
7 babies were named Madalon in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Madalon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Madalon's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1946, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Madalon at a glance
Last recorded 1946Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Madalon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1946
- Peak year (1921)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Madalon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Madalon's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Madalon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 7 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Madalon? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 12 babies named Madalon. The most recent recorded year was 1946. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 7 births.
When was Madalon most popular? ▼
Madalon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Madalon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Madalon since 1921 -- 26 years through the most recent 1946 data.
What names are similar to Madalon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Madison, Madeline, Madelyn, Madeleine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Madalon's data
- Madalon's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Madalon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Madalon
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Madelyn Girl
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Madeleine Girl
#440 45,722 births
Maddison Girl
#488 24,063 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–1946 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Madalon: Baby Name Since 1921 - 12 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/madalon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Madalon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.