Total births
1,787
Girls' name · since 1897
Madelon
Since 1897, U.S. Social Security records show 1,787 babies named Madelon, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,787
- total births
- 1897–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1,787 girls have been named Madelon since 1897, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Madelon has been recorded 1,787 times among girls since 1897, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 2017.
- 1,787 total births
- 1897–2017 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,787 girls have been named Madelon since 1897, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,787
- total births
- 1897–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Madelon was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
53 babies were named Madelon in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Madelon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Madelon's full recorded timeline at 1947, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1897, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Madelon at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Madelon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–2017
- Peak year (1920)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Madelon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Madelon's strongest decade.
353 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Madelon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 74
1900s
74 births
- 1910s
1910s
272 births
- 1920s
1920s
353 births
- 1930s
1930s
253 births
- 1940s
1940s
345 births
- 1950s
1950s
163 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 103
1990s
103 births
- 2000s 88
2000s
88 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 353 births (20% of all-time use).
How Madelon 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 Madelon's total volume
Madelon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Madelon by state
Where Madelon concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 105 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 42 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 40 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 40 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 34 | 1.9% |
| #6 | California | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | West Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Madelon's total US births 5.9%
Even split
105 of 1,787 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Madelon? ▼
Madelon has been given to 1,787 babies in the U.S. since 1897, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 53 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Madelon most popular? ▼
Madelon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 353 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Madelon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Madelon are New York (105 births), Pennsylvania (42 births), Michigan (40 births).
How long has the name Madelon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Madelon since 1897 -- 121 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Madelon? ▼
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 Madelon's data
- Madelon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (353 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Madelons (105 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 Madelon
Nearby Names Like Madelon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Madelon
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 Madelon side by side: Madelon vs Madison Madelon vs Madeline Madelon vs Madelyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1897–2017 (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. "Madelon: Baby Name Since 1897 - 1,787 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/madelon. 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 Madelon 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 July 2026.