Madelynn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Madelynn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Madelynn?
Madelynn is spelled M-A-D-E-L-Y-N-N. The name has 8 letters.
Madelynn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- A variant of Madeline, which is derived from Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala”—a village on the Sea of Galilee.
- Origin
- Madelynn is a modern variant spelling of Madeline, which is commonly associated with the biblical name Magdalene.
- Pronunciation
- MAD-eh-lin · 3 syllables
Madelynn Popularity in 2025
Rank#524
Recorded Births573
- Girls usage fell 6 places to #524 and recorded 22 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 Madelynn Mean?
A variant of Madeline, which is derived from Magdalene, meaning “of Magdala”—a village on the Sea of Galilee.
Origin: Madelynn is a modern variant spelling of Madeline, which is commonly associated with the biblical name Magdalene.
How Do You Pronounce Madelynn?
PronunciationMAD-eh-lin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Madelynn?
- History
- The name Madelynn has been used as a contemporary alternative to Madeline, reflecting evolving spelling preferences in English-speaking countries.
Madelynn 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 | 573 | #524 |
| 2024 | Girls | 595 | #518 |
| 2023 | Girls | 623 | #490 |
| 2022 | Girls | 675 | #471 |
| 2021 | Girls | 642 | #490 |
| 2020 | Girls | 636 | #481 |
| 2019 | Girls | 676 | #460 |
| 2018 | Girls | 648 | #485 |
| 2017 | Girls | 692 | #458 |
| 2016 | Girls | 674 | #471 |
| 2015 | Girls | 770 | #415 |
| 2014 | Girls | 732 | #437 |
| 2013 | Girls | 767 | #400 |
| 2012 | Girls | 777 | #400 |
| 2011 | Girls | 780 | #403 |
| 2010 | Girls | 806 | #397 |
| 2009 | Girls | 862 | #374 |
| 2008 | Girls | 831 | #387 |
| 2007 | Girls | 680 | #472 |
| 2006 | Girls | 534 | #550 |
| 2005 | Girls | 524 | #548 |
| 2004 | Girls | 520 | #547 |
| 2003 | Girls | 515 | #541 |
| 2002 | Girls | 527 | #519 |
When Was Madelynn 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.
2009 · Girls
862 recorded births
National rank #374
2008 · Girls
831 recorded births
National rank #387
2010 · Girls
806 recorded births
National rank #397
2011 · Girls
780 recorded births
National rank #403
Where Madelynn 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 | #181 | 9 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| WI | #274 | 19 |
| KY | #286 | 15 |
| NE | #296 | 7 |
| AL | #318 | 15 |
| OK | #340 | 12 |
| IA | #354 | 9 |