Madalyn Girl

Popularity: #670 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 27
12%
CA 20
9%
OH 17
7%
GA 17
7%
FL 16
7%
TN 15
7%
NY 11
5%
IN 11
5%
NC 10
4%
PA 10
4%
VA 9
4%
KY 8
3%
AL 8
3%
MS 8
3%
WA 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18997
19009
19019
19029
19035
190414
19059
190614
190714
190817
190911
191020
191118
191237
191339
191442
191564
191660
191756
191877
191949
192048
192181
192287
192391
192468
192540
192677
192757
192839
192925
193042
193122
193236
193332
193436
193528
193626
193724
193832
193927
194027
194132
194244
194352
194428
194532
194642
194757
194866
194970
195054
195136
195241
195341
195441
195528
195621
195728
195829
195924
196028
196130
196222
196323
196418
196520
196616
196713
196822
196924
197033
197117
197237
197316
197414
197518
197610
197714
197813
197921
198021
198126
198219
198328
19849
198523
198678
1987103
1988116
1989147
1990152
1991180
1992215
1993241
1994301
1995399
1996444
1997562
1998682
1999615
2000751
2001785
2002832
2003808
2004758
2005875
2006915
2007881
20081,144
2009975
2010883
2011738
2012692
2013551
2014595
2015542
2016490
2017450
2018384
2019376
2020332
2021287
2022261
2023294
2024283