Madilynne
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Madelyn.
Name Census estimates that about 545 living Americans carry the first name Madilynne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madilynne today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madilynne births was 2009 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madilynne. 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
545
~ 1 in 628,907 Americans
Peak year
2009
37 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,699
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Madilynne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madilynne from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 248 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Madilynne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madilynne 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 Madilynne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madilynnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Madilynne, while Virginia, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madilynne
Madilynne is a feminine given name with its roots traced back to the ancient Germanic languages. The name is a combination of two elements, "Madi" and "lynne". "Madi" is derived from the Old High German word "matud", meaning "strength" or "valour", while "lynne" comes from the Old English word "lind" or "linden", referring to the linden tree.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Madilynne was primarily found among the noble classes of German-speaking regions. It was a popular choice for daughters of influential families, as the name conveyed attributes of strength, courage, and resilience. This name was also associated with the linden tree, which held symbolic significance in Germanic folklore and mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madilynne can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the 9th century. In this codex, a noblewoman named Madilynne von Aachen is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Aachen, which was part of the Carolingian Empire.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Madilynne. One of the earliest was Madilynne von Hohenzollern (1190-1262), a German princess and abbess who played a significant role in the administration of the Hohenzollern territories during the 13th century.
In the 15th century, Madilynne von Württemberg (1436-1495) was a prominent figure in the ruling house of Württemberg. She was known for her diplomatic skills and efforts to maintain peace between the German principalities during a time of political turmoil.
During the Renaissance, Madilynne Fugger (1508-1567) was a renowned patroness of the arts and a member of the wealthy Fugger family of merchants and bankers in Augsburg, Germany. Her patronage helped support numerous artists and intellectuals of the era.
In the 17th century, Madilynne von Nassau-Siegen (1614-1679) was a German noblewoman and a prominent figure in the court of the Duchy of Nassau-Siegen. She was known for her philanthropy and her efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate in her region.
Another notable Madilynne was Madilynne von Hohenzollern-Hechingen (1796-1882), a German princess and author who wrote several works on history and literature. Her writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual life of the 19th century German nobility.
While the name Madilynne has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, it has maintained a distinct presence throughout various periods of European history, often associated with noble and influential women who left their mark on their respective eras.
People
Madilynne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madilynne 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
Madilynne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madilynne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 545 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madilynne 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 628,907 US residents.
Is Madilynne a common name?
We classify Madilynne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 551 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madilynne most popular?
The single biggest year for Madilynne was 2009, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madilynne is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madilynne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madilynne 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.