Declining since 2009, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Madalyne since 1912
Babies named Madalyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 140 |
| 2000s | 292 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Madalyne first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, but its use remained rare until the late 20th century. The name saw its peak popularity in 2008, reflecting the broader trend of creative spellings of the classic Madeline. Since 2009, its trajectory has been falling, with fewer than 20 births per year in recent times. In 2025, it ranked 10,107, with a frequency of one in 178,585 newborns. The variant spelling with a 'y' instead of an 'i' or 'e' places it among the less common forms of the name, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar sound.
Madalyne is a modern spelling variant of Madeline, which itself comes from the French form of Magdalen. Magdalen originates from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries through the medieval cult of Mary Magdalene and has seen numerous spelling variations over the centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddy, Maddie, Lyn
Sibling names for Madalyne
Names that share Madalyne's style, for a brother or sister.
