Madelyne
Madelyne is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala or high tower.
Origin and history
Madelyne is a contemporary French-inspired spelling variant of Madeline, derived from the Greek name Magdalene, which refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. In the United States, it offers a distinct phonetic spelling while retaining a traditional soft sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,502 babies in the United States have been named Madelyne since 1880. It ranks #2996 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.8 %)
- TX (29.2 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 67 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 618 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,112 |
| 2010-2019 | 628 |
| 2020-2029 | 354 |
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads, Lyn
Fun facts
- Madelyne incorporates the modern '-yne' ending while preserving the traditional pronunciation of Madeline.
- The original root name Magdalene refers to Magdala, an ancient village on the Sea of Galilee.