Madelyn
Madelyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Madelyn
- A female given name from French, variant of Madeline.
Etymology
An alteration of Madeline with -lyn.
How popular is Madelyn?
Since 1880, 116,010 girls and 50 boys in the U.S. have been named Madelyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #58 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #5684 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #71 for girls, with 3,362 babies given the name.
Names similar to Madelyn
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Madelyn
Sister and brother names that share Madelyn's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Madelyn FAQ
What does the name Madelyn mean?
A female given name from French, variant of Madeline. An alteration of Madeline with -lyn.
What is the origin of the name Madelyn?
Madelyn is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Madelyn?
Since 1880, 116,010 girls and 50 boys in the U.S. have been named Madelyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #58 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #5684 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #71 for girls, with 3,362 babies given the name.
Is Madelyn a boy or girl name?
Madelyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 116,010 girls and 50 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.