Declining since 2010, #524 for girls today.
Popularity of Madelynn since 1920
Babies named Madelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 102 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 1,447 |
| 2000s | 5,972 |
| 2010s | 7,322 |
| 2020s | 3,744 |
Meaning & origin
Madelynn emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1920, but remained rare for decades. It began to climb in the 1990s and saw its peak popularity in 2009, when it ranked among the top 200 names. Since 2010, its usage has been falling, and as of 2025 it ranks 524th, with about 1 in 2,805 newborn girls receiving the name. The spelling variant with a double 'n' and a 'y' distinguishes it from the more common Madelyn and Madilyn. Geographically, Madelynn has been most popular in West Virginia, Maine, and Nebraska, suggesting a preference in the Midwest and Appalachia. The name's appeal lies in its melodic, feminine sound and the fashionable '-lynn' suffix, which aligns with trends for names like Jazlyn and Rylee.
Madelynn is a modern American respelling of Madeline, itself an English form of Madeleine, the French form of Magdalene. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew place name 'Magdala', meaning 'tower'. Madelynn emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of elaborating -lyn endings onto established names.
Where Madelynn 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, Lynnie
Sibling names for Madelynn
Names that share Madelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Madelynn
Names whose popularity has moved with Madelynn's over the last 50 years.
