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Matalyn

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How to Pronounce Matalyn

Pronounced MAT-uh-lin /ˈmæt.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: Matalyn is a phonetic respelling of Madelyn (Madeline), the English form of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee. The -t- spelling reflects how the soft -d- is often heard in American speech; the child inherits Madeline's 'of Magdala' meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Matalyn is a modern American respelling of Madelyn, from Magdalene meaning 'of Magdala,' used quietly from the nineteen-nineties (said MAT-uh-lin).
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningMatalyn is a phonetic respelling of Madelyn (Madeline), the English form of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee. The -t- spelling reflects how the soft -d- is often heard in American speech; the child inherits Madeline's 'of Magdala' meaning.
U.S. rank (2020)#16669 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 348

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819932020

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

Matalyn belongs to the wave of -lyn respellings that reshaped Madelyn in United States records from the 1990s onward. Its true root is Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' the same source as Madeline and Madeleine.

The spelling stayed rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its late-2000s high. A girl named Matalyn then is a teenager now; while Madelyn is widely loved, this variant remains a niche choice.

Did you know? The odd -t- of Matalyn simply mirrors how many Americans pronounce the -d- of Madelyn — the root is still Magdalene, 'of Magdala.'
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Matalyn — Respelling of Madelyn < Magdalene 'of Magdala'

Variations

MadelynMadelineMadalyn

Nicknames

MattieLyn

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If you like Matalyn…

Madelyn— the standard modern spelling
Madeline— the classic parent form
Madalyn— a close spelling cousin
Katelyn— a similar -lyn girls' name of the era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matalyn mean?

It is a respelling of Madelyn, from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala.'

How do you pronounce Matalyn?

It's said MAT-uh-lin /ˈmæt.ə.lɪn/, three syllables.

Is Matalyn a boy or girl name?

Matalyn is used as a girl's name.

Is Matalyn a popular name?

No, this spelling stayed rare, peaking at only a couple dozen girls a year in the late two-thousands.

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