Madelyn
Madelyn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madelyn is a popular feminine name derived from the French Madeleine and ultimately from the Hebrew Magdala. The name translates to 'woman from Magdala' or 'high tower.' It enjoys widespread contemporary popularity in the United States, appealing to parents seeking a softer spelling of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
116,010 babies in the United States have been named Madelyn since 1880. It ranks #333 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #62.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 156 |
| 1900-1910 | 417 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,924 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,869 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,628 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,297 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,959 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,140 |
| 1970-1980 | 870 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,206 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,640 |
| 2000-2010 | 32,620 |
| 2010-2019 | 39,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,085 |
Famous people named Madelyn
- Madelyn Cline: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads
Fun facts
- The 'yn' ending gained immense popularity in the United States in the late 20th century as an alternative to the traditional French 'ine' ending.
- The name ultimately derives from the Aramaic word for tower, associated with the ancient village on the Sea of Galilee.