Madelynn
Madelynn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madelynn is a modern English spelling variant of Madeline, derived from the French name Madeleine. It ultimately traces back to Mary Magdalene, referring to Magdala, an ancient town on the Sea of Galilee. In the United States, Madelynn has seen steady usage as a contemporary elaboration of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
18,937 babies in the United States have been named Madelynn since 1880. It ranks #1099 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #489.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 37 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 115 |
| 1950-1960 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,447 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,972 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,322 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,744 |
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Lynn
Fun facts
- The double 'n' ending is a contemporary American spelling choice that gives the traditional name Madeline a modern flair.
- The root name refers to Saint Mary Magdalene, whose epithet comes from the Hebrew place name Migdal, meaning tower.