Madelyn: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAD-ih-lin · 3 syllables
Madelyn means “woman from Magdala”, from Hebrew.
An alteration of Madeline with -lyn.
- Meaning
- woman from Magdala
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MAD-ih-lin
- US rank (2025)
- #70
- US babies a year
- about 4,171 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Madelyn?
Madelyn was the #70 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,362 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #70 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #148 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named Madelyn?
Half of US adults named Madelyn are older than 24; most are between 18 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Madelyn
What does the name Madelyn mean?
Madelyn means “woman from Magdala”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Madelyn?
Madelyn is pronounced MAD-ih-lin.
How popular is the name Madelyn?
Madelyn was the #70 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,362 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Madelyn?
Half of US adults named Madelyn are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 70.