How Many People Are Named Madelon?

Complete statistics for the name Madelon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Madelon
Very Rare
French

Madelon, a very rare female name, is held by just 707 people in the US, making up 1 in 466,786 Americans. The majority of those named Madelon are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~707
Living in US
1 in 466,786
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
French for noble
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gracious
1
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,212
Worldwide Bearers
#69,859
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
5,647
🇺🇸 United States
1,562
🇧🇷 Brazil
331
🇵🇭 Philippines
232
🇺🇾 Uruguay
115
🇸🇷 Suriname
49
🇨🇦 Canada
39
🇬🇧 England
37
🇩🇪 Germany
28
🇭🇹 Haiti
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
707 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
160
Would be under 30 (9%)
118
Would be 30–60 (7%)
1,509
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 1,787 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Madelon Through the Generations

Madelon peaked in popularity in 1920 with 53 births, but since then, its usage has steadily declined. Today, the average age of someone named Madelon is 84, with a significant portion of the name's bearers being over 60. This trend suggests that Madelon is primarily associated with older generations, with only a small fraction of the current population being under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 105
Pennsylvania 42
Michigan 40
Ohio 40
Illinois 34
California 12
Iowa 6
West Virginia 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Madelon's French roots

📄 About the Name Madelon

How Many People Have the Name Madelon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 707 people in the United States currently share the name Madelon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 466,786 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Madelon a Common or Rare Name?

Madelon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Madelon Mean?

Madelon means "French for noble" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Madelon in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Madelon Most Popular?

The name Madelon reached peak popularity in 1920, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Madelon?

Approximately 707 people named Madelon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,787. That works out to roughly 1 in 466,786 Americans.

Is Madelon a rare name?

Madelon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 466,786 Americans has this name.

What does the name Madelon mean?

Madelon means "French for noble" and comes from French origins.

Is Madelon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Madelon are male and 100% are female.

When was Madelon most popular?

Madelon peaked in 1920 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US707
All-Time Births1,787
1 in X1 in 466,786
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1920
World Rank#69,859
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.