Maddilynn
A feminine name of American origin combining "Maddie" and "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 812 living Americans carry the first name Maddilynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maddilynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maddilynn births was 2016 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maddilynn. 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
812
~ 1 in 422,111 Americans
Peak year
2016
70 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,364
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Maddilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maddilynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 539 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maddilynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maddilynn 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 Maddilynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maddilynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Indiana recorded the most babies named Maddilynn, while Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maddilynn
The name Maddilynn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of the names Madison and Lynn, both of which have separate origins and meanings.
Madison is an English surname that derives from the ancient Anglo-Saxon name "Madis", which means "son of Maud". Maud, in turn, is derived from the Germanic name Matilda, which means "mighty battle". The name Lynn has its roots in the Celtic and Gaelic languages, meaning "lake" or "pool".
There are no known historical references to the name Maddilynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern coinage. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back to the late 20th century or early 2000s, coinciding with the rise in popularity of unique, blended names.
Given the relatively recent origin of the name Maddilynn, there are no famous historical figures that bear this moniker. However, here are five notable individuals with the first name Maddilynn:
1. Maddilynn Pavone-Kirchner (born 2007), an American child actress known for her roles in the television series "The Act" and the film "The Curse of La Llorona".
2. Maddilynn Provencher (born 2011), a Canadian child model and actress who has appeared in commercials and print campaigns.
3. Maddilynn Troutt (born 2009), an American child actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Night Shift" and "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings".
4. Maddilynn Grace Gossett (born 2011), an American child model and actress known for her appearances in various commercials and print campaigns.
5. Maddilynn Rose Jeffries (born 2007), an American child actress who has appeared in television shows such as "Better Call Saul" and "The Night Shift".
While the name Maddilynn may not have a long historical lineage, its unique blend of traditional names and modern flair has contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades.
People
Maddilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maddilynn 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
Maddilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maddilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 812 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maddilynn 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 422,111 US residents.
Is Maddilynn a common name?
We classify Maddilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 818 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maddilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Maddilynn was 2016, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maddilynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maddilynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maddilynn 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.