Declining since 2009, #946 for girls today.
Popularity of Madalyn since 1899
Babies named Madalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 111 |
| 1910s | 462 |
| 1920s | 613 |
| 1930s | 305 |
| 1940s | 450 |
| 1950s | 343 |
| 1960s | 216 |
| 1970s | 193 |
| 1980s | 570 |
| 1990s | 3,791 |
| 2000s | 8,724 |
| 2010s | 5,703 |
| 2020s | 1,734 |
Meaning & origin
Madalyn is a spelling variant of Madeline that first appeared in U.S. records in 1899. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it ranked among the top names for girls. Since 2009, its use has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from variant spellings of traditional names. Madalyn has a 1-in-5887 chance of being chosen for a baby girl in 2025. It is most common in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. The name shares style with other -lyn endings like Kaylee and Hailey, and its simpler spelling Madyson is a close relative.
Madalyn is a modern English spelling variant of Madeline, itself derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala.' Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee, and the name became associated with Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. This spelling form emerged in the United States in the late 19th century as a creative respelling, gaining moderate popularity in the early 2000s.
Where Madalyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Maddy, Lyn
Sibling names for Madalyn
Names that share Madalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Madalyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Madalyn's over the last 50 years.
