Madilyne
Feminine diminutive form of Madeline meaning "high tower" or "woman from Magdala".
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Madilyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madilyne today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madilyne births was 2008 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madilyne. 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
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2008
24 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,698
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Madilyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madilyne from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 126 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
Madilyne 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 Madilyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madilyne
Madilyne is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Old French language. It is a variant spelling of the name Madeleine, which originated from the Biblical name Magdalene. Magdalene was derived from a Greek name referring to someone from the town of Magdala in ancient Israel.
The name Madilyne gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often associated with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament who was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. The name carried connotations of devotion, loyalty, and spiritual strength.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madilyne can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, where it was spelled "Madeline." Over time, various spelling variations emerged, including Madeleine, Madeline, and Madilyne.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Madilyne or its variants. One of the most famous was Madeline de Valois (1520-1537), a French princess and daughter of King Francis I. Another was Madeline Pollard (1898-1973), an American actress and vaudeville performer known for her talent and beauty.
In the literary world, Madeline is the protagonist of the beloved children's book series "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962). The first book, published in 1939, introduced the spunky and adventurous Madeline, who lived in a boarding school in Paris with eleven other girls.
Another prominent figure with this name was Madeline L'Engle (1918-2007), an acclaimed American writer best known for her novel "A Wrinkle in Time," which won the Newbery Medal in 1963. Her works explored themes of science, philosophy, and spirituality.
In the world of music, Madeline Peyroux (born 1974) is a renowned American jazz singer and songwriter known for her distinctive vocals and interpretations of classic songs. Her album "Careless Love" was a critical and commercial success in the early 2000s.
While the name Madilyne has seen some fluctuations in popularity over the centuries, it remains a beautiful and meaningful choice, carrying a rich historical and cultural heritage.
People
Madilyne + 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
Madilyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madilyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madilyne 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 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Madilyne a common name?
We classify Madilyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 327 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madilyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Madilyne was 2008, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madilyne is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madilyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madilyne 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.