Madelyn

Madelyn is a French girl's name. A variation of Magdalene with French origins. Its elegant sound offers a formal name with cute nickname options.

How popular is Madelyn in the United States?

In 2024, 3,364 girls in the United States were named Madelyn, making it the 65th most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 60th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 4,571 births.

Records for Madelyn go back to 1890, and 112,677 babies have been given the name since.

What Madelyn means and where it comes from

A variation of Magdalene with French origins. Its elegant sound offers a formal name with cute nickname options. English variation of Magdalene meaning "from Magdala." Has a graceful, sophisticated sound.

Madelyn is of French origin, described as elegant in style.

Is Madelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Madelyn went to 3,364 girls and 7 boys — over 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Madelyn

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Madelyn mean?

A variation of Magdalene with French origins. Its elegant sound offers a formal name with cute nickname options.

Where does the name Madelyn come from?

Madelyn is of French origin, and is usually described as elegant in style.

How popular is Madelyn in the United States?

In 2024, 3,364 girls in the United States were named Madelyn, making it the 65th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Madelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Madelyn went to 3,364 girls and 7 boys — over 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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