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Madalynn

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Pronounced MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Woman from Magdala (tower); spelling variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdala (tower)High

In 30 seconds: A double-n spelling variant of Madeline, meaning 'woman from Magdala' (tower in Hebrew). The name honors Mary Magdalene — a central figure in the New Testament who has generated more name variants than almost any other biblical figure.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
MeaningWoman from Magdala (tower); spelling variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdala (tower)
U.S. rank (2025)#1370 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births161 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,335

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madalynn is a spelling variant of Madeline, from Old French Madeleine, from Greek Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala (tower). Mary Magdalene was the first person to whom the risen Jesus appeared, according to the Gospel of John — a role that gave her name enormous reverence.

Madalynn appeared in U.S. birth data as a spelling variant of Madeline/Madelyn. It ranked #1172 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Mary Magdalene's name has given English the word 'maudlin' (tearfully sentimental) — from Old French Madeleine, whose medieval depictions as a weeping penitent made 'madeleine' synonymous with emotional weeping.
Overall data confidence 89%
Behind the Name — Madeline — Hebrew/Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MadelineMadelynMadelynnMadilyn

Nicknames

MaddieMaddyLynn

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If you like Madalynn…

Madeline— the standard French spelling of the same name
Madelyn— the one-n variant in the same family
Madelynn— the -lynn variant of the same name
Adalynn— -lynn ending name in the same modern compound tradition
Emmalyn— compound -lynn name in the same modern wave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madalynn mean?

Madalynn means 'woman from Magdala,' a spelling variant of Madeline. Magdala is a Hebrew place name meaning 'tower,' associated with Mary Magdalene.

How do you pronounce Madalynn?

It's said MAD-uh-lin — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madalynn a boy or girl name?

Madalynn is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Madalynn?

Madalynn ranked #1172 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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