Madalyn
Madalyn is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Woman of Magdala.
Origin and history
Madalyn is an English spelling variation of Madeline, derived from the title Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was an ancient town on the Sea of Galilee. The name gained steady popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
23,222 babies in the United States have been named Madalyn since 1880. It ranks #960 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #878.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- PA (6 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 111 |
| 1910-1920 | 462 |
| 1920-1930 | 613 |
| 1930-1940 | 305 |
| 1940-1950 | 450 |
| 1950-1960 | 343 |
| 1960-1970 | 216 |
| 1970-1980 | 193 |
| 1980-1990 | 570 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,791 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,724 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,703 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,734 |
Famous people named Madalyn
- Madalyn Murray O'Hair: Activist
Nicknames
Maddy, Maddie, Lyn
Fun facts
- Madalyn is a modern American phonetic spelling alternative to the traditional French Madeleine or English Madeline.
- The spelling Madalyn experienced a surge in popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s.