Madelynne

Meaning & origin

Madelynne is a modern English variant of the classic Madeline, which itself traces back to the biblical name Magdalene. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, but its popularity took off later, peaking in 2008. Since then, it has seen a steady decline in usage, with the trajectory falling from 2009 onward. In 2025, it ranked 5410, with a frequency of 1 in 69881 births. Though it has no strong association with any particular state, the name fits a pattern of elaborate spellings that appealed to parents in the early 2000s. Madelynne offers a distinctive twist on a well-established name, balancing tradition with individuality.

Madelynne is a English variant of Madeline, which derives from the French Madeleine, ultimately from the Greek name Magdalene, meaning 'woman of Magdala.' Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world through the biblical Mary Magdalene. Madelynne, along with spellings like Madeline and Madilyn, became common in the United States in the 20th century.