Madilynn
Madilynn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madilynn is a modern American spelling variant of Madeline, which ultimately derives from Mary Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. It has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent decades alongside other stylized ending variations like -lynn. Its contemporary usage reflects a trend toward combining classic traditional names with modern suffix spellings.
Popularity in the United States
11,432 babies in the United States have been named Madilynn since 1880. It ranks #1508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #619.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- IN (4.3 %)
- MI (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 318 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,590 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,733 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,776 |
Nicknames
Maddy, Maddie, Lynn
Fun facts
- The addition of the '-lynn' suffix represents a popular 21st-century American naming trend.
- The root name originates from the ancient Aramaic town of Magdala, which means 'tower'.