Declining since 2008, #2,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Madelin since 1899
Babies named Madelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 93 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 235 |
| 1980s | 156 |
| 1990s | 512 |
| 2000s | 1,009 |
| 2010s | 578 |
| 2020s | 367 |
Meaning & origin
Madelin is a concise variant of the classic Madeline, offering a streamlined spelling that retains the familiar sound. First recorded in 1899, it saw its peak use in 2000, a time when many -lin variants were popular. Since 2008, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 2410th with about 1 in 21,720 girls given the name. Top states for Madelin include Georgia, New York, and Texas. The name's steady but modest presence reflects a preference for traditional names with modernized spellings.
Madelin is a modern English variant of Madeline, which itself is derived from Magdalene, the French form of the Latin Magdalen, meaning "of Magdala." Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee, and the name became associated with Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. The spelling Madelin emerged in the late 19th century as a simplified form, avoiding the more common -line ending. It has seen periodic use in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Madelin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddy, Maddie, Linn
Sibling names for Madelin
Names that share Madelin's style, for a brother or sister.
