Madalynn
Madalynn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madalynn is a modern American spelling variant of Madelyn and Madeline, which derive from the French Madeleine and ultimately from the biblical Hebrew place name Magdala. The name refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. In the United States, Madalynn is a less common contemporary variant that gained modest popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
9,338 babies in the United States have been named Madalynn since 1880. It ranks #1727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1088.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.5 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
- IN (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 613 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,427 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,010 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,220 |
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Lynn
Fun facts
- The 'lynn' suffix substitution became popular in the late 20th century to create a modern feel while preserving traditional pronunciation.
- The root name originates from Magdala, an ancient city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.