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Madelyne

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Pronounced MAD-uh-lihn /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: Of MagdalaMedium

In 30 seconds: Madelyne is an English girl's name meaning 'of Magdala', a modern spelling within the wide Madeline family.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOf Magdala
U.S. rank (2024)#1829 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births110 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,421

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019112024

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

History & Origin

The meaning 'of Magdala' ties the name to a place and to the long tradition of Magdalene names. Madelyne is one of many spellings parents choose from, swapping endings and vowels while keeping the same sound. Close kin include Madeleine and Madelyn.

The '-lyne' ending gives this version a slightly softer finish than the brisk Madelyn or doubled Madelynn. Across its variations, from Madalyn to Madilyn, the name has stayed a steady favorite, borne by figures such as actress Madeline Kahn.

Did you know? Madelyne is a spelling variant of Madeline, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'of Magdala' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Madelyne — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MadalynMadeleineMadelynMadelynnMadilyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Madeline Kahn (1942–1999)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Madeline Smith (1949–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Madelyne…

Madeline— The classic form of the same 'of Magdala' name behind Madelyne's spelling.
Madelyn— A listed variation sharing Madelyne's exact sound with a trimmer ending.
Madeleine— The French variation of the same name, carrying the identical meaning.
Madilyn— Another listed variation, the same name with a different vowel pattern.
Madelynn— A doubled-n variation of Madelyne from the same Magdalene root.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Madelyne mean?

Madelyne is usually explained as meaning 'of Magdala' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Madelyne?

It's commonly said MAD-uh-lihn /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/.

Is Madelyne a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Madelyne is used as a girl name.

How popular is Madelyne?

In 2024, Madelyne ranked #1829 in the U.S. for girls, with 110 births recorded.