Total births
881
Girls' name · since 1916
Maddalena
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 881 babies named Maddalena, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6196
- among girls today
- 881
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Maddalena currently ranks #6196 among girls' names in America, with 881 babies recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maddalena has been recorded 881 times among girls since 1916, currently ranked #6196 nationally and more common than 65% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #6196 among girls today
- 881 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maddalena is currently the #6196 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 881 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6196
- among girls today
- 881
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Maddalena vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6196
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Maddalena was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
35 babies were named Maddalena in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Maddalena compares
881 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maddalena's all-time total is 131% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maddalena | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 881 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Maddalena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maddalena's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maddalena at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#6,196
Active since
1916
Maddalena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Maddalena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maddalena's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Maddalena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s
2000s
170 births
- 2010s
2010s
252 births
- 2020s
2020s
150 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 252 births (29% of all-time use).
How Maddalena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maddalena's total volume
Maddalena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maddalena by state
Where Maddalena concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 121 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 2.3% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Maddalena's total US births 13.7%
Even split
121 of 881 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maddalena? ▼
Maddalena has been given to 881 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6196 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Maddalena most popular? ▼
Maddalena was most popular in the 2010s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Maddalena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maddalena are New York (121 births), Pennsylvania (20 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Maddalena been used? ▼
Records for Maddalena go back to 1916, giving 110 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maddalena? ▼
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 Maddalena's data
- Maddalena's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (252 total births) through the 2020s (150) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Maddalenas (121 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Maddalena
Nearby Names Like Maddalena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maddalena
Madison Girl
#45 419,806 births
Madeline Girl
#86 207,385 births
Madelyn Girl
#65 116,010 births
Madeleine Girl
#440 45,722 births
Maddison Girl
#488 24,063 births
Compare Maddalena side by side: Maddalena vs Madison Maddalena vs Madeline Maddalena vs Madelyn
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Maddalena
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Manuella #6197
642 births · Peak 2019
Marlyn #6194
6,806 births · Peak 1936
Maribeth #6198
6,098 births · Peak 1957
Elspeth #6193
919 births · Peak 1984
Basil #6199
366 births · Peak 2021
Davis #6192
1,038 births · Peak 2022
Lanna #6200
2,117 births · Peak 2014
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, 1916–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maddalena: #6196 Girls' Name - 881 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maddalena. 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 Maddalena 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.