Madolyn
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Madolyn is a Greek name associated with the meaning “woman from Magdala”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Madolyn
Madolyn is a charming variant of the classic name Madeline, which ultimately derives from Magdalene. This name has Greek origins, stemming from the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who was said to be from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee. The name's meaning is "of Magdala" or "woman from Magdala."
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Gender Usage of the Name Madolyn
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Madolyn is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Madolyn
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
Madolyn is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 13.0M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 4.97M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 6.46M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Madolyn was last recorded at #10,932 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2011) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #966 in 1914. Its lowest recorded position was #12,651 in 2005. Over the last 11 years (2000–2011) the name rose 264 places (from #11,196 to #10,932).
Characteristics of the Name Madolyn
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
Madolyn consists of 3 syllables and a falling-unstressed stress pattern, resulting in an approachable, melodic tone. This specific spelling evokes the Beautiful & Charming and Elegant & Timeless aesthetics through its soft, classic vowel structure. Its phonetic composition offers a refined cadence that remains distinct from traditional variations.
Middle Names For Madolyn
Middle names used with MadolynMethodology
Madolyn is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Madolyn Ann · Madolyn Marie · Madolyn Abigail · Madolyn Saunders · Madolyn MariahView all 20 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for MadolynMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Madolyn is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Madolyn Moore · Madolyn Mills · Madolyn Marsh · Madolyn Marks · Madolyn Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Madolyn
Sound Like Madolyn 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 Madolyn 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
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How to Spell Madolyn in ASL
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