NAME PROFILE
Madelyn
Madelyn is a name of English and French origin that means 'woman from Magdala.' It has a soft, melodic quality and is often associated with warmth, kindness, and a nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 116,060 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%NJ — 20%IL — 19%PA — 19%CA — 19%
Notable People
Madelyn Cline (Actress, *Outer Banks*) · Madelyn Davis (American author) · Madelyn Kahn (Actress, *Blazing Saddles*) · Madelyn Jordon (Artist) · Madelyn W. H. (Singer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaddyMads
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