Declining since 2015, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Madeleyn since 1989
Babies named Madeleyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Madeleyn places 6,546th in U.S. births for 2025, a rank that reflects its niche status among other Madeline variants. Its peak popularity came in 2015, after which its trajectory has been falling. The name has been recorded since 1989, indicating it is a relatively recent coinage. Madeleyn is most frequently given in Texas, the top state for its usage. The spelling's 'eyn' ending visually ties it to French-inspired names, though it is a distinctly American respelling.
Madeleyn is a contemporary respelling of Madeleine, the French form of Magdalene, which derives from the Hebrew place name Magdala meaning 'tower.' Madeleine was popularized in English-speaking countries through French influence and literary usage. This spelling variant reflects a modern trend of phonetic and stylized naming, particularly in the United States, where it has been recorded since 1989.
Where Madeleyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Lena, Mady
Sibling names for Madeleyn
Names that share Madeleyn's style, for a brother or sister.
