Madelyn
Madelyn is a modern English variation of Madeline, derived from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala' (a village on the Sea of Galilee). The name carries biblical roots through Mary Magdalene and has evolved into a softer, contemporary spelling.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,339. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,604
- 2012: 3,795
- 2013: 3,940
- 2014: 4,312
- 2015: 4,486
- 2016: 4,241
- 2017: 3,967
- 2018: 3,652
- 2019: 3,581
- 2020: 3,552
- 2021: 3,429
- 2022: 3,724
- 2023: 3,645
- 2024: 3,373
- 2025: 3,362
- 2026 (projected): 3,339
Good to Know
- •One of several popular spelling variations (Madeline, Madeleine, Madilyn)
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in English-speaking countries
- •The 'lyn' ending gives it a contemporary, softer feel than traditional Madeline
- •Nickname-friendly with multiple shortened options
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Madelyn Cline
Actress (Outer Banks)
Madelyn Dunham
Grandmother of President Barack Obama
Madelyn Deutch
Actress and writer
Madelyn Pugh
Television writer (I Love Lucy)
Statistics
116,010
Total births since 1880
2008
Peak year
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