Madelynne
A feminine name of Germanic origin meaning "high tower".
Name Census estimates that about 1,692 living Americans carry the first name Madelynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madelynne today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madelynne births was 2008 (103 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madelynne. 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
1.7K
~ 1 in 202,573 Americans
Peak year
2008
103 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,365
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Madelynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madelynne from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 782 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
Madelynne 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 Madelynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madelynnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Madelynne, while Washington, Virginia, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madelynne
The name Madelynne is a French feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, which means "woman from Magdala." Magdala was an ancient city located on the Sea of Galilee in modern-day Israel. The name Magdalene is believed to have been derived from the Aramaic words "migdal" meaning "tower" and "eden" meaning "delight" or "pleasure."
The earliest recorded use of the name Madelynne dates back to the Middle Ages in France. It was a popular name among French nobility and aristocracy during this time. The name gained widespread recognition due to its association with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament and one of the most celebrated female saints in Christianity.
One of the earliest known references to the name Madelynne can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "The Song of Roland," which recounts the exploits of the legendary Frankish knight Roland during the reign of Charlemagne. In the poem, Madelynne is mentioned as the name of a character, though her role is relatively minor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Madelynne. One of the most famous was Madelynne de la Tour d'Auvergne (1498-1519), a French noblewoman and poet who was renowned for her beauty and intellectual prowess. Another notable figure was Madelynne de Scudéry (1607-1701), a French novelist and salon hostess who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of 17th-century Paris.
In the realm of art, Madelynne Lemaire (1845-1923) was a French painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her portraits and allegorical works. Madelynne de Valmalète (1786-1858), on the other hand, was a French aristocrat and socialite known for her influential salon in Paris during the early 19th century.
In more recent times, Madelynne Renaud (1900-1994) was a celebrated French actress who graced the stage and screen for over six decades. Her performances in numerous plays and films earned her widespread acclaim and numerous awards, cementing her status as one of the most iconic French actresses of the 20th century.
People
Madelynne + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madelynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madelynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,692 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madelynne 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 202,573 US residents.
Is Madelynne a common name?
We classify Madelynne as "Rare". It ranks above 93% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,782 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madelynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Madelynne was 2008, when 103 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madelynne is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madelynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madelynne 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.