Madelynn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madelynn is an English name derived from Magdalene, meaning 'tower'. Its language evolution has included forms like Magdalene and Madeline, leading to its modern variant. The name carries a contemporary image and has gained popularity since the late 20th century, although it does not have a biblical background. Common variants include Madeline and Maddie.
The name Madelynn is most popular in Oregon, 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madelynn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Madelynn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5857th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4967th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3769th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9489th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2801st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 514th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 470th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madelynn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madelynn"
Pronunciation
/mædəˈlɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Madelynn is a modern variation of the name Madeline, which itself is derived from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala', a town on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Meaning
tower
Language Evolution
Magdalene, Madeline, Madelynn
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for names ending in '-lyn' and has continued to be fashionable into the 21st century.
Variants & Derivatives
Madeline, Maddie, Lynn
Modern Popularity & Image
Madelynn is viewed as a modern and trendy name, appealing to parents looking for a name that is both classic and contemporary.
Famous People
Madelynn S. K. Dyer, a notable influencer and content creator.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madelynn"
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 "Madelynn"
"Madelynn" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5857th of 9107 | 32 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4967th of 9204 | 56 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3769th of 12526 | 197 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9489th of 19264 | 52 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2801st of 27321 | 627 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 514th of 35406 | 9,269 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 470th of 30306 | 8,125 |
Regional Popularity of "Madelynn" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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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 "Madelynn" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
84.49% 2053rd/2430 |
- | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.98% 1805th/3685 |
- |
57.76% 3000th/5194 |
36.60% 2312th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.81% 358th/4582 |
13.36% 690th/5164 |
7.32% 535th/7313 |
8.00% 597th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.84% 392nd/3984 |
12.21% 548th/4487 |
6.57% 448th/6822 |
8.84% 555th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madelynn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madelynn" 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.