Madalyn
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Madalyn is a Greek name meaning “of Magdala”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Madalyn
Madalyn is a name of Greek origin, representing a phonetic adaptation of the traditional name Magdalene. The root refers to the biblical location of Magdala, which is etymologically linked to the Hebrew term for a tower. This name gained cultural prominence through its association with Mary Magdalene as described in the New Testament.
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Gender Usage of the Name Madalyn
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Madalyn is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Madalyn
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Madalyn is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 7.1K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 267K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 25K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 192K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Madalyn ranked #1,938 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,494 in 2024 — a drop of 444 places. Madalyn shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #806 in 1915. Its lowest recorded position was #6,837 in 1981. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -525 places (from #1,413 to #1,938).
Name StyleMethodology
Madalyn is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 78% of available years and remains active today, averaging 242 births per year after a historical peak in 2008.Characteristics of the Name Madalyn
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- n — Girl Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Madalyn is composed of three syllables with a soft consonant structure and initial stress. The name is linked to Mary Magdalene, an enduring figure in New Testament narratives. The overall phonetic flow suggests a Soft & Gentle aesthetic.
Middle Names For Madalyn
Middle names used with MadalynMethodology
Madalyn is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Madalyn Grace · Madalyn Elizabeth · Madalyn Marie · Madalyn Rose · Madalyn AnnView all 128 girl middle names.
- Total 161 middle names used with Madalyn
- 4 boy middle names used with Madalyn
- 28 unisex middle names used with Madalyn
Middle name suggestions for MadalynMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Madalyn is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Madalyn Moore · Madalyn Mills · Madalyn Marsh · Madalyn Marks · Madalyn Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Madalyn
Sound Like Madalyn Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Madeline · Madelyn · Madeleine · View all 74 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Madalyn Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Madalyn”
Dictionary Meaning of "Madalyn"Methodology
A female given name
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How to Spell Madalyn in ASL
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