Madalyn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Madalyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Madalyn?
Madalyn is spelled M-A-D-A-L-Y-N. The name has 7 letters.
Madalyn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Madalyn is a variant spelling of Madeline, which may derive from Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala,” a village on the Sea of Galilee.
- Origin
- The name Madalyn is commonly associated with the name Magdalene, which has roots in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.
- Pronunciation
- MAD-uh-lin · 3 syllables
Madalyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#946
Recorded Births273
- Girls usage fell 17 places to #946 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Madalyn Mean?
Madalyn is a variant spelling of Madeline, which may derive from Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala,” a village on the Sea of Galilee.
Origin: The name Madalyn is commonly associated with the name Magdalene, which has roots in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Madalyn?
PronunciationMAD-uh-lin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Madalyn?
- History
- Madalyn has been used in English-speaking countries as a modern spelling variant of older forms such as Madeline and Magdalene.
Madalyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 273 | #946 |
| 2024 | Girls | 285 | #929 |
| 2023 | Girls | 294 | #908 |
| 2022 | Girls | 261 | #1,003 |
| 2021 | Girls | 288 | #923 |
| 2020 | Girls | 333 | #818 |
| 2019 | Girls | 376 | #750 |
| 2018 | Girls | 384 | #733 |
| 2017 | Girls | 451 | #660 |
| 2016 | Girls | 490 | #612 |
| 2015 | Girls | 543 | #565 |
| 2014 | Girls | 595 | #519 |
| 2013 | Girls | 551 | #540 |
| 2012 | Girls | 692 | #451 |
| 2011 | Girls | 738 | #420 |
| 2010 | Girls | 883 | #362 |
| 2009 | Girls | 975 | #338 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,144 | #292 |
| 2007 | Girls | 881 | #371 |
| 2006 | Girls | 915 | #359 |
| 2005 | Girls | 875 | #358 |
| 2004 | Girls | 758 | #401 |
| 2003 | Girls | 808 | #376 |
| 2002 | Girls | 832 | #357 |
When Was Madalyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
1,144 recorded births
National rank #292
2009 · Girls
975 recorded births
National rank #338
2006 · Girls
915 recorded births
National rank #359
2010 · Girls
883 recorded births
National rank #362
Where Madalyn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #204 | 8 |
| KY | #383 | 11 |
| IN | #444 | 15 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |
| VA | #662 | 11 |
| PA | #689 | 14 |
| TN | #707 | 10 |
| SC | #773 | 5 |