Madelyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madelyn is a name of French origin that stems from the Hebrew Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. It has evolved through various forms, including Magdalene and Madeleine, to become popular in contemporary usage. The name is associated with femininity and modernity, though it lacks direct biblical significance. Notable figures include Madelyn Cline and Madelyn Deutch.
The name Madelyn is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madelyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Madelyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14707th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17359th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 412th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 515th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 699th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1258th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 674th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 107th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 62nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madelyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madelyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Madelyn is a variation of the name Madeleine, which is derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.
Meaning
of Magdala
Language Evolution
Magdalene, Madeleine, Madeline, Madelyn
Historical Usage
Madelyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of the classic name Madeline.
Variants & Derivatives
Madeleine, Madeline, Maddie, Maddy
Modern Popularity & Image
Madelyn is often perceived as a stylish and feminine name, popular among parents looking for a modern twist on a traditional name.
Famous People
Madelyn Cline, Madelyn Deutch, Madelyn Monroe
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madelyn"
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 "Madelyn"
"Madelyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14707th of 24088 | 33 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17359th of 23106 | 17 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 412th of 9107 | 4,723 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 515th of 9204 | 3,353 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 699th of 12526 | 3,642 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1258th of 19264 | 1,432 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 674th of 27321 | 4,779 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 107th of 35406 | 48,622 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 62nd of 30306 | 45,881 |
Regional Popularity of "Madelyn" 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) |
- | - |
63.12% 4616th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Madelyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.72% 350th/1416 |
18.13% 250th/1379 |
29.50% 698th/2366 |
41.51% 474th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.69% 459th/1546 |
21.53% 335th/1556 |
35.66% 839th/2353 |
39.04% 604th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.78% 730th/2227 |
18.52% 450th/2430 |
31.48% 898th/2853 |
30.56% 848th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
54.34% 1596th/2937 |
18.63% 649th/3483 |
50.09% 1762nd/3518 |
47.13% 1906th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.90% 549th/3685 |
14.21% 636th/4475 |
13.71% 712th/5194 |
12.00% 758th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.62% 74th/4582 |
2.07% 107th/5164 |
1.48% 108th/7313 |
2.22% 166th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.33% 53rd/3984 |
1.20% 54th/4487 |
0.97% 66th/6822 |
1.47% 92nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madelyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madelyn" 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.