Declining since 2009, #1,367 for girls today.
Popularity of Madalynn since 1921
Babies named Madalynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 613 |
| 2000s | 3,427 |
| 2010s | 4,010 |
| 2020s | 1,220 |
Meaning & origin
Madalynn is a modern respelling of the classic Madeline, part of a trend of names ending in 'lynn' that surged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. First recorded in 1921, the name saw little use until the 1990s, experiencing a sharp rise to its peak rank in 2009. Since then, its popularity has been falling, yet it remains a familiar choice in states like Kentucky, Louisiana, and Indiana. This creative spelling offers a fresh twist on a traditional name while retaining the familiar nickname Maddie.
Madalynn is a modern American respelling of Madeline, which derives from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. The name Magdalene appears in the New Testament as Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus. The spelling Madalynn emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings of traditional names, gaining popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Madalynn 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, Lynn
Sibling names for Madalynn
Names that share Madalynn's style, for a brother or sister.
