Madelynn first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Madelynn has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Madelynn

A feminine name of French origin meaning "woman from the high tower".

Popularity of Madelynn by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Madelynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 620 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Madelynn.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 620
2022 0 672
2021 0 638
2020 0 635
2019 0 676
2018 0 647
2017 0 691
2016 0 674
2015 0 770
2014 0 732
2013 0 766
2012 0 777
2011 0 780
2010 0 805
2009 0 862
2008 0 831
2007 0 680
2006 0 534
2005 0 524
2004 0 520
2003 0 515
2002 0 527
2001 0 498
2000 0 481
1999 0 354
1998 0 370
1997 0 211
1996 0 135
1995 0 122
1994 0 82
1993 0 51
1992 0 48
1991 0 40
1990 0 34
1989 0 24
1988 0 24
1987 0 18
1986 0 22
1985 0 5
1984 0 6
1983 0 9
1981 0 7
1980 0 5
1979 0 6
1978 0 5
1977 0 6
1974 0 5

The history of the first name Madelynn

The name Madelynn is a modern English variant of the French name Madeleine, which has its origins in the ancient Greek name Magdalene. This name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning "tower" or "fortress."

The name Madeleine gained widespread recognition and popularity due to its association with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament and one of the most important female disciples of Jesus Christ. Her name was translated into Latin as "Maria Magdalena," which later evolved into the French form "Madeleine."

In the Middle Ages, the name Madeleine became popular across Europe, particularly in France, where it was closely associated with the saint. It was during this period that various spellings and variants of the name emerged, including Madelynn, which is an English adaptation.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Madelynn dates back to the 16th century, when it was used by English writer and poet Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) in his work "Arcadia."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Madelynn or its variants. One of the most famous is Madeleine de Souvré, Marquise de Sablé (1599-1678), a French writer and influential salonnière during the reign of Louis XIV.

Another noteworthy figure is Madeleine de Scudéry (1607-1701), a prominent French novelist and literary figure who played a significant role in shaping the development of the novel genre in France.

In the realm of literature, Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was an American writer best known for her classic children's book "A Wrinkle in Time," which won the Newbery Medal in 1963.

In the world of politics, Madeleine Albright (1937-2022) was the first female United States Secretary of State, serving under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001.

More recently, Madeleine Peyroux (born 1974) is a renowned American jazz singer and songwriter, known for her distinctive blend of jazz and blues styles.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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