Madelyn Girl

Popularity: #69 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAD-uh-lin //ˈmæd.ə.lɪn//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: Woman from Magdala; French: High tower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Madelyn has its roots in the Hebrew name Magdalene, which means "of Magdala," a town on the Sea of Galilee. The name was adopted into Greek as Magdalēnē, and subsequently into Latin as Magdalena.

From Latin, it transitioned into Old French as Madeleine, which was further Anglicized to Madeline in English. The name Madelyn emerged as a variant of Madeline, particularly in the United States, where it gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Historically, the name Magdalene is most famously associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. She is often recognized as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, present at both the crucifixion and the resurrection, which has contributed to the name's enduring significance in Christian tradition.

The name has appeared in various forms in literature and art throughout the centuries, often symbolizing redemption and devotion. Culturally, the name Madelyn, along with its variants, has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, reinforcing its appeal.

The name has been associated with themes of femininity and grace, often evoking images of strength and resilience. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Maddie have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.

The historical and religious connotations of the name have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras, contributing to its lasting presence in the lexicon of names.

Famous people named Madelyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Madelyn. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Madelyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Madelyn who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Madelyn Cline is an actress best known for Outer Banks, Once Upon a Time in Staten Island, and Boy Erased.

Madelyn Davis is a television producer best known for The Brady Bunch, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, and The Brady Bunch Movie.

Madelyn Albright is a singer and songwriter best known for her work with the band The Madelyn Albright Band, and her solo album 'The Sound of Madelyn'.

Madelyn Jordon is a gallery owner and curator best known for her work in contemporary art exhibitions.

Fictional characters named Madelyn

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Madelyn is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. She is a survivor who navigates a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger and moral dilemmas.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Madelyn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AdelineKaitlynEmmelineCarolineGabrielleJulietLillian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Madelyn. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MadelineMaddisonMarilynMarleneMeganMiriamMelodyMirabel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Madelyn was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Madelyn has ranked as high as #164 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Madelyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Madelyn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Madelyn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Madelyn.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,362 0 3,362
2024 3,380 7 3,373
2023 3,645 0 3,645
2022 3,724 0 3,724
2021 3,429 0 3,429
2020 3,552 0 3,552
2019 3,581 0 3,581
2018 3,652 0 3,652
2017 3,972 5 3,967
2016 4,246 5 4,241
2015 4,486 0 4,486
2014 4,312 0 4,312
2013 3,940 0 3,940
2012 3,795 0 3,795
2011 3,604 0 3,604
2010 3,621 0 3,621
2009 4,496 0 4,496
2008 4,572 5 4,567
2007 3,216 0 3,216
2006 2,949 0 2,949
2005 3,029 8 3,021
2004 3,020 14 3,006
2003 2,985 0 2,985
2002 2,858 6 2,852
2001 2,844 0 2,844
2000 2,684 0 2,684
1999 1,896 0 1,896
1998 1,928 0 1,928
1997 1,160 0 1,160
1996 865 0 865
1995 716 0 716
1994 561 0 561
1993 475 0 475
1992 404 0 404
1991 351 0 351
1990 284 0 284
1989 237 0 237
1988 170 0 170
1987 181 0 181
1986 197 0 197
1985 65 0 65
1984 51 0 51
1983 64 0 64
1982 87 0 87
1981 70 0 70
1980 84 0 84
1979 101 0 101
1978 98 0 98
1977 82 0 82
1976 82 0 82
1975 83 0 83
1974 89 0 89
1973 75 0 75
1972 97 0 97
1971 69 0 69
1970 94 0 94
1969 95 0 95
1968 90 0 90
1967 86 0 86
1966 92 0 92
1965 115 0 115
1964 125 0 125
1963 114 0 114
1962 121 0 121
1961 160 0 160
1960 142 0 142
1959 172 0 172
1958 177 0 177
1957 178 0 178
1956 150 0 150
1955 185 0 185
1954 207 0 207
1953 226 0 226
1952 193 0 193
1951 223 0 223
1950 248 0 248
1949 256 0 256
1948 244 0 244
1947 250 0 250
1946 270 0 270
1945 174 0 174
1944 197 0 197
1943 218 0 218
1942 278 0 278
1941 225 0 225
1940 185 0 185
1939 211 0 211
1938 186 0 186
1937 165 0 165
1936 113 0 113
1935 124 0 124
1934 175 0 175
1933 138 0 138
1932 164 0 164
1931 164 0 164
1930 188 0 188
1929 209 0 209
1928 239 0 239
1927 265 0 265
1926 293 0 293
1925 300 0 300
1924 315 0 315
1923 310 0 310
1922 305 0 305
1921 331 0 331
1920 302 0 302
1919 285 0 285
1918 275 0 275
1917 266 0 266
1916 246 0 246
1915 209 0 209
1914 227 0 227
1913 155 0 155
1912 125 0 125
1911 71 0 71
1910 65 0 65
1909 69 0 69
1908 43 0 43
1907 44 0 44
1906 57 0 57
1905 34 0 34
1904 37 0 37
1903 47 0 47
1902 26 0 26
1901 21 0 21
1900 39 0 39
1899 28 0 28
1898 25 0 25
1897 20 0 20
1896 26 0 26
1895 15 0 15
1894 10 0 10
1893 12 0 12
1892 6 0 6
1891 8 0 8
1890 6 0 6

Top States for Madelyn (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 366
11%
CA 345
10%
FL 176
5%
NY 175
5%
NC 140
4%
PA 137
4%
NJ 117
3%
VA 115
3%
GA 114
3%
OH 113
3%
MI 112
3%
IL 106
3%
TN 97
3%
MA 84
3%
WI 76
2%
SC 74
2%
MD 73
2%
CO 69
2%
WA 68
2%
AL 66
2%
MN 62
2%
IN 62
2%
MO 61
2%
KY 52
2%
CT 48
1%
AZ 46
1%
OR 33
1%
OK 32
1%
NH 32
1%
KS 32
1%
UT 30
1%
LA 30
1%
AR 22
1%
IA 20
1%
ID 20
1%
NV 19
1%
ME 18
1%
WV 17
1%
NM 15
0%
NE 14
0%
DE 14
0%
RI 11
0%
SD 11
0%
MS 11
0%
ND 7
0%
MT 6
0%
HI 5
0%