Madalynne
A feminine variant of "Madeline", derived from the French name meaning "woman from Magdala".
Name Census estimates that about 600 living Americans carry the first name Madalynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madalynne today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madalynne births was 2008 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madalynne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
600
~ 1 in 571,257 Americans
Peak year
2008
41 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,662
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Madalynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madalynne from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 276 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madalynne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Madalynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madalynnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Michigan recorded the most babies named Madalynne, while New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madalynne
The name Madalynne is an English variant of the given name Madeline, which has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages. The earliest form of the name was Magdalena, derived from the Biblical name Mary Magdalene. It is believed that Magdalene came from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning "tower" or "fortress." The name Madeline emerged as a French variation during the Middle Ages.
Over time, the name Madalynne evolved as a creative spelling variation, particularly popular in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. This variant form likely emerged in the late 20th century as a way to add a unique twist to the traditional Madeline spelling.
While the name Madalynne does not have any specific historical references or appearances in ancient texts, the root name Madeline has a rich history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Madeline can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "The Song of Roland," where a character named Madeline is mentioned.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Madeline or its variants. One of the most famous is Madeline de Verchères (1678-1747), a French-Canadian heroine who defended her family's fort against an Iroquois attack at the age of 14. Another notable Madeline was Madeline Lemaire (1756-1828), a French writer and philosopher who advocated for women's education and rights.
In the realm of literature, the name Madeline is immortalized in the beloved children's book series "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962). The books, first published in 1939, follow the adventures of a young Parisian girl named Madeline and her classmates.
Other notable Madelines include Madeline Albright (1937-2022), the first female United States Secretary of State, and Madeline Kahn (1942-1999), an American actress known for her comedic roles in films like "Paper Moon" and "Young Frankenstein."
While the spelling Madalynne is less common, it has been borne by a few notable individuals, such as Madalynne O'Malley, an American singer and actress who appeared in several Broadway productions in the 1960s and 1970s.
People
Madalynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madalynne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madalynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madalynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 600 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madalynne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 571,257 US residents.
Is Madalynne a common name?
We classify Madalynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 694 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madalynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Madalynne was 2008, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madalynne is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madalynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madalynne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.