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Madelyn

English girl's name meaning of Magdala (high tower)

Gender
Girl
Origin
English
Meaning
of Magdala (high tower)
Syllables
3
Letters
7
US rank (2023)
#58
Born in 2023
3,643

Meaning & origin

Madelyn is a spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a town whose name means 'tower'.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Madelyn ranked #58 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

In 2023, 3,643 US girls were given the name Madelyn.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #58 in 2023

1993
#516
1998
#162
2003
#115
2008
#64
2013
#68
2018
#72
2023
#58
2024
#65

“Unranked” means Madelyn was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Variants

Madeline, Madeleine

Nicknames

Maddie

Madelyn: frequently asked questions

What does the name Madelyn mean?

Madelyn is a English name meaning "of Magdala (high tower)". Madelyn is a spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a town whose name means 'tower'.

Where does the name Madelyn come from?

Madelyn is of English origin. Madelyn is a spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a town whose name means 'tower'.

Is Madelyn a boy or a girl name?

Madelyn is most commonly a girl's name.

How many babies are named Madelyn?

In 2023, 3,643 US girls were given the name Madelyn.

Is Madelyn a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Madelyn ranked #58 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

What are common nicknames for Madelyn?

Common nicknames for Madelyn include Maddie.

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