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Madelynn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), French· “variant of Madeline, 'of Magdala'”
- Meaning
- variant of Madeline, 'of Magdala'
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), French
- Pronunciation
- MAD-uh-lihn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #524
- US babies 2025
- 573
- Best rank
- #375 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Madelynn
Madelynn is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “variant of Madeline, 'of Magdala'”.
Madelynn is a modern spelling of Madeline, which comes from Magdalene, the name used for Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the Gospels. Magdalene means from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee whose name is linked to the Hebrew and Aramaic word for tower. The French form Madeleine gave rise to English Madeline and Madelyn. The double-N ending is a contemporary American touch that follows the style of Brooklynn and Adelynn. Maddie and Lynn are the usual nicknames.
Popularity over time
Madelynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1920. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #375 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 862 babies. In 2025, 573 babies were named Madelynn, and it ranked #524 nationally. That is 26% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,822 in 1920, #4,177 in 1950, #11,404 in 1980, #541 in 2000, #398 in 2010, and #524 in 2025. Of the 18,937 US girls named Madelynn since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 5,972 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jazlyn, Kaylin, Jaslene, Nataly, and Marlee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Madelynn ranked highest in West Virginia, Maine, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #195 | 9 |
| Maine | #243 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | #289 | 19 |
| Kentucky | #297 | 15 |
| Nebraska | #324 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Madelynn is usually pronounced MAD-uh-lihn, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Madelynn
A few middle names that flow with Madelynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Madelynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madelynn mean?
Madelynn is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “variant of Madeline, 'of Magdala'”.
What is the origin of the name Madelynn?
Madelynn has modern American, French, and Hebrew roots. Madelynn is a modern spelling of Madeline, which comes from Magdalene, the name used for Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the Gospels.
Is Madelynn a popular name?
Yes. Madelynn ranked #524 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Madelynn a boy or girl name?
Madelynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Madelynn?
Madelynn is usually pronounced MAD-uh-lihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings