Madalyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAD-uh-lin / /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: woman from Magdala; Hebrew: elevated
Historical & Cultural Background
Madalyn is a modern variation of the name Magdalene, which is derived from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning 'tower.' The name is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in Christian tradition. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, including Madeline and Madeleine. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Madalyn has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Madeline
- Madeleine
- Madalene
International Variants
- Madeleine (French)
- Magdalena (Spanish)
- Madalena (Portuguese)
Famous people named Madalyn
Madalyn Murray O'Hair was an American activist known for her role in the Supreme Court case that led to the ban on school-sponsored prayer.
Madalyn Smith Osborne is an American actress recognized for her work in television and film during the 1980s.
Madalyn H. McCulloch was a notable American educator and author in the field of early childhood education.
Madalyn M. K. K. R. is a contemporary artist known for her abstract paintings and installations.
Fictional characters named Madalyn
Madalyn is a character in the novel 'The Last Summer' by Rebecca K. Smith, known for her adventurous spirit.
Madalyn appears in the animated series 'The Adventures of Madalyn,' where she embarks on various quests.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Madalyn was first seen in the United States in 1899. Madalyn has ranked as high as #551 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Madalyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Madalyn (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 27 | |
CA | 20 | |
OH | 17 | |
GA | 17 | |
FL | 16 | |
TN | 15 | |
NY | 11 | |
IN | 11 | |
NC | 10 | |
PA | 10 | |
VA | 9 | |
KY | 8 | |
AL | 8 | |
MS | 8 | |
WA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 9 |
1901 | 9 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 5 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 9 |
1906 | 14 |
1907 | 14 |
1908 | 17 |
1909 | 11 |
1910 | 20 |
1911 | 18 |
1912 | 37 |
1913 | 39 |
1914 | 42 |
1915 | 64 |
1916 | 60 |
1917 | 56 |
1918 | 77 |
1919 | 49 |
1920 | 48 |
1921 | 81 |
1922 | 87 |
1923 | 91 |
1924 | 68 |
1925 | 40 |
1926 | 77 |
1927 | 57 |
1928 | 39 |
1929 | 25 |
1930 | 42 |
1931 | 22 |
1932 | 36 |
1933 | 32 |
1934 | 36 |
1935 | 28 |
1936 | 26 |
1937 | 24 |
1938 | 32 |
1939 | 27 |
1940 | 27 |
1941 | 32 |
1942 | 44 |
1943 | 52 |
1944 | 28 |
1945 | 32 |
1946 | 42 |
1947 | 57 |
1948 | 66 |
1949 | 70 |
1950 | 54 |
1951 | 36 |
1952 | 41 |
1953 | 41 |
1954 | 41 |
1955 | 28 |
1956 | 21 |
1957 | 28 |
1958 | 29 |
1959 | 24 |
1960 | 28 |
1961 | 30 |
1962 | 22 |
1963 | 23 |
1964 | 18 |
1965 | 20 |
1966 | 16 |
1967 | 13 |
1968 | 22 |
1969 | 24 |
1970 | 33 |
1971 | 17 |
1972 | 37 |
1973 | 16 |
1974 | 14 |
1975 | 18 |
1976 | 10 |
1977 | 14 |
1978 | 13 |
1979 | 21 |
1980 | 21 |
1981 | 26 |
1982 | 19 |
1983 | 28 |
1984 | 9 |
1985 | 23 |
1986 | 78 |
1987 | 103 |
1988 | 116 |
1989 | 147 |
1990 | 152 |
1991 | 180 |
1992 | 215 |
1993 | 241 |
1994 | 301 |
1995 | 399 |
1996 | 444 |
1997 | 562 |
1998 | 682 |
1999 | 615 |
2000 | 751 |
2001 | 785 |
2002 | 832 |
2003 | 808 |
2004 | 758 |
2005 | 875 |
2006 | 915 |
2007 | 881 |
2008 | 1,144 |
2009 | 975 |
2010 | 883 |
2011 | 738 |
2012 | 692 |
2013 | 551 |
2014 | 595 |
2015 | 542 |
2016 | 490 |
2017 | 450 |
2018 | 384 |
2019 | 376 |
2020 | 332 |
2021 | 287 |
2022 | 261 |
2023 | 294 |
2024 | 283 |