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Madlyn

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Pronounced MAD-lin /ˈmæd.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A short, contracted respelling of Madeline/Madelyn, which trace through French Madeleine to Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee. The trimmed form is modern; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim respelling of Madeline: Madlyn traces to 'of Magdala' (said 'MAD-lin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA short, contracted respelling of Madeline/Madelyn, which trace through French Madeleine to Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee. The trimmed form is modern; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#14271 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,376

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218982025

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

Madlyn is a shortened respelling of Madeline/Madelyn, ultimately from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' The trimmed spelling is contemporary, and the route is uncertain, which we note. Neat and familiar (said 'MAD-lin').

It appears rarely, beside the far more common Madeline and Madelyn. Rare, trim, and familiar.

Did you know? Madlyn is a contracted spelling of Madeline, which reaches back through Madelyn and Magdalene to 'of Magdala,' a town near the Sea of Galilee. A snug, modern-feeling form whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAD-lin').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Madlyn — contracted respelling of Madeline / Magdalene; routes uncertain

Variations

MadelynMadelineMadilyn

Nicknames

MaddieLyn

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If you like Madlyn…

Madelyn— the fuller spelling Madlyn trims
Madeline— the classic root it echoes
Madilyn— a like popular respelling
Magdalene— the biblical root behind them all

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madlyn mean?

Madlyn is a contracted respelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Madlyn?

It's said MAD-lin /ˈmæd.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madlyn a boy or girl name?

Madlyn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Madlyn?

Madlyn is a rare respelling of the more common Madeline.

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