Madlyn Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Woman from Magdala; Hebrew: Tower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Madlyn is believed to be a variant of the name Madeline, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala.' Magdala was a town on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and the name is most famously associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in the New Testament. The transition from Hebrew to Greek occurred as the New Testament was written, with the name appearing as 'Magdalene' in the Greek texts.

This form was later adopted into Latin as 'Magdalena,' which influenced various European languages, including Old French, where it became 'Madeleine.' The English form, Madeline, emerged in the Middle Ages, with the diminutive Madlyn developing as a derivative in the 19th century. Historically, the name Madeline and its variants have been borne by several notable figures, including saints and queens.

The most prominent is Saint Mary Magdalene, who is often depicted in Christian art and literature as a symbol of redemption and devotion. The name gained further cultural resonance through its association with the literary works of the Middle Ages, where it appeared in various forms.

The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, helped solidify the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it referenced Mary Magdalene directly, thereby reinforcing its significance. Culturally, the name Madlyn carries connotations of femininity and grace, often associated with the virtues of loyalty and compassion, reflective of the biblical Mary Magdalene's character.

The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, which have contributed to its enduring appeal. The diminutive form Madlyn, while less common than its parent name, encapsulates a sense of intimacy and affection, further enriching the name's historical and cultural tapestry.

Famous people named Madlyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Madlyn. 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 Madlyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Madlyn Rhue was an actress best known for The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, and The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Madlyn Hatter is a social media personality best known for her work on YouTube and Instagram.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Madlyn. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Madlyn was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Madlyn has ranked as high as #1562 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, West Virginia, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Madlyn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Madlyn 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 Madlyn 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 Madlyn.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2024 9 9
2023 8 8
2022 16 16
2021 8 8
2019 14 14
2018 9 9
2017 7 7
2016 10 10
2015 13 13
2014 12 12
2013 17 17
2012 20 20
2011 15 15
2010 17 17
2009 20 20
2008 31 31
2007 22 22
2006 25 25
2005 32 32
2004 15 15
2003 26 26
2002 26 26
2001 30 30
2000 25 25
1999 21 21
1998 16 16
1997 14 14
1996 15 15
1995 19 19
1994 10 10
1993 11 11
1992 9 9
1991 6 6
1990 14 14
1989 9 9
1988 7 7
1975 5 5
1974 7 7
1973 9 9
1972 7 7
1971 6 6
1970 11 11
1969 9 9
1968 10 10
1967 10 10
1966 10 10
1965 17 17
1964 11 11
1963 14 14
1962 18 18
1961 10 10
1960 21 21
1959 15 15
1958 14 14
1957 14 14
1956 12 12
1955 13 13
1954 25 25
1953 25 25
1952 28 28
1951 23 23
1950 25 25
1949 23 23
1948 29 29
1947 33 33
1946 28 28
1945 24 24
1944 23 23
1943 26 26
1942 32 32
1941 14 14
1940 27 27
1939 16 16
1938 31 31
1937 36 36
1936 21 21
1935 22 22
1934 13 13
1933 30 30
1932 22 22
1931 35 35
1930 39 39
1929 35 35
1928 38 38
1927 39 39
1926 43 43
1925 46 46
1924 53 53
1923 59 59
1922 76 76
1921 45 45
1920 46 46
1919 51 51
1918 44 44
1917 36 36
1916 46 46
1915 51 51
1914 32 32
1913 27 27
1912 24 24
1911 13 13
1910 7 7
1909 7 7
1908 8 8
1907 10 10
1906 9 9
1905 7 7
1904 15 15
1903 8 8
1902 7 7
1900 5 5
1899 6 6
1898 7 7

Top States for Madlyn (1954)

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
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