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Madlynn

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Pronounced MAD-lin /ˈmæd.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern -lynn spelling in the Madeline family, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' The trendy ending updates a classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spin on Madeline: Madlynn leans on 'of Magdala' (said 'MAD-lin'). Crisp and current.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA modern -lynn spelling in the Madeline family, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' The trendy ending updates a classic.
U.S. rank (2022)#11837 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982022

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

Madlynn is a modern -lynn spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' It reads current and trim — rare in the U.S., riding the -lynn trend (said 'MAD-lin').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, modern, and trim.

Did you know? Madlynn respells Madeline with the fashionable -lynn ending — Madeline itself from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a crisp, modern update (said 'MAD-lin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Madlynn — Madeline -lynn spelling; 'of Magdala'

Variations

MadelynMadilynMadlyn

Nicknames

MaddieLynn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madlynn mean?

Madlynn is a modern spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala.'

How do you pronounce Madlynn?

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

Is Madlynn a boy or girl name?

Madlynn is a girl's name.

How popular is Madlynn?

Madlynn is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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