Madalynn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madalynn is a modern English name derived from the Hebrew Magdalene, meaning 'tower'. It evolved from Magdalene to Madeline and finally to Madalynn. The name reflects a trend towards unique spellings and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It has no biblical significance and is commonly associated with a contemporary and stylish image.
The name Madalynn is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madalynn has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Madalynn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 799th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 898th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madalynn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madalynn"
Pronunciation
/ˌmædəˈlɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Madalynn is a modern variation of the name Madeline, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.
Meaning
Tower
Language Evolution
Magdalene, Madeline, Madalynn
Historical Usage
Madalynn gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a variation of Madeline, influenced by the trend of unique spellings in baby names.
Variants & Derivatives
Madeline, Maddie, Maddy
Modern Popularity & Image
Madalynn is often perceived as a trendy and modern name, popular among parents seeking unique spellings for traditional names.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madalynn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Madalynn"
"Madalynn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7086th of 9107 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4970th of 27321 | 279 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 799th of 35406 | 5,232 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 898th of 30306 | 3,631 |
Regional Popularity of "Madalynn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Madalynn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
83.23% 3067th/3685 |
- |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.55% 529th/4582 |
22.41% 1157th/5164 |
10.94% 800th/7313 |
14.22% 1061st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.87% 712th/3984 |
27.06% 1214th/4487 |
11.48% 783rd/6822 |
20.28% 1273rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madalynn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madalynn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.