Girl
Madelyn
high tower, woman from Magdala
About Madelyn
Sophistication meets approachability in Madelyn, a name that gracefully bridges classic and contemporary sensibilities. This elegant choice offers the timeless appeal of traditional names while incorporating modern spelling preferences that feel current. Madelyn sounds refined without pretension, substantial without being heavy—ideal qualities for parents seeking balance in their naming decision. The name provides excellent nickname potential, from Maddie to Lynn, offering flexibility as your daughter grows and develops her own preferences. Madelyn works beautifully across various cultural contexts and professional environments, ensuring your daughter's name opens doors rather than raising eyebrows. Parents selecting Madelyn typically value names with staying power that won't feel dated in twenty years while still feeling fresh today.
Popularity of the Name Madelyn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | #889 | ||||
| 1895 | #851 | ||||
| 1896 | #618 | ||||
| 1897 | #708 | ||||
| 1898 | #658 | ||||
| 1899 | #589 | ||||
| 1900 | #550 | ||||
| 1901 | #714 | ||||
| 1902 | #663 | ||||
| 1903 | #469 | ||||
| 1904 | #552 | ||||
| 1905 | #607 | ||||
| 1906 | #457 | ||||
| 1907 | #549 | ||||
| 1908 | #572 | ||||
| 1909 | #452 | ||||
| 1910 | #507 | ||||
| 1911 | #491 | ||||
| 1912 | #417 | ||||
| 1913 | #390 | ||||
| 1914 | #349 | ||||
| 1915 | #416 | ||||
| 1916 | #402 | ||||
| 1917 | #386 | ||||
| 1918 | #395 | ||||
| 1919 | #382 | ||||
| 1920 | #381 | ||||
| 1921 | #367 | ||||
| 1922 | #373 | ||||
| 1923 | #379 | ||||
| 1924 | #385 | ||||
| 1925 | #396 | ||||
| 1926 | #402 | ||||
| 1927 | #423 | ||||
| 1928 | #441 | ||||
| 1929 | #457 | ||||
| 1930 | #486 | ||||
| 1931 | #508 | ||||
| 1932 | #511 | ||||
| 1933 | #543 | ||||
| 1934 | #485 | ||||
| 1935 | #581 | ||||
| 1936 | #621 | ||||
| 1937 | #512 | ||||
| 1938 | #488 | ||||
| 1939 | #461 | ||||
| 1940 | #510 | ||||
| 1941 | #463 | ||||
| 1942 | #436 | ||||
| 1943 | #506 | ||||
| 1944 | #516 | ||||
| 1945 | #558 | ||||
| 1946 | #480 | ||||
| 1947 | #530 | ||||
| 1948 | #529 | ||||
| 1949 | #509 | ||||
| 1950 | #517 | ||||
| 1951 | #574 | ||||
| 1952 | #639 | ||||
| 1953 | #590 | ||||
| 1954 | #634 | ||||
| 1955 | #690 | ||||
| 1956 | #810 | ||||
| 1957 | #746 | ||||
| 1958 | #749 | ||||
| 1959 | #779 | ||||
| 1960 | #872 | ||||
| 1961 | #832 | ||||
| 1962 | #971 | ||||
| 1963 | #999 | ||||
| 1964 | #944 | ||||
| 1965 | #956 | ||||
| 1986 | #846 | ||||
| 1987 | #919 | ||||
| 1988 | #976 | ||||
| 1989 | #806 | ||||
| 1990 | #734 | ||||
| 1991 | #637 | ||||
| 1992 | #578 | ||||
| 1993 | #516 | #988 | |||
| 1994 | #455 | ||||
| 1995 | #365 | #708 | |||
| 1996 | #323 | #713 | |||
| 1997 | #252 | #599 | |||
| 1998 | #162 | #395 | |||
| 1999 | #164 | #444 | |||
| 2000 | #126 | #232 | |||
| 2001 | #121 | #274 | |||
| 2002 | #120 | #252 | |||
| 2003 | #115 | #222 | |||
| 2004 | #111 | #916 | #224 | ||
| 2005 | #107 | #244 | |||
| 2006 | #113 | #268 | |||
| 2007 | #104 | #890 | #409 | #227 | |
| 2008 | #64 | #110 | |||
| 2009 | #59 | #373 | #830 | #124 | |
| 2010 | #76 | #188 | |||
| 2011 | #79 | #386 | #146 | ||
| 2012 | #67 | #167 | |||
| 2013 | #68 | #874 | #370 | #152 | |
| 2014 | #60 | #334 | #130 | ||
| 2015 | #59 | #171 | #706 | #130 | |
| 2016 | #62 | #249 | #108 | ||
| 2017 | #63 | #839 | #267 | #109 | |
| 2018 | #72 | #227 | #122 | ||
| 2019 | #72 | #305 | #103 | ||
| 2020 | #66 | #927 | #103 | ||
| 2021 | #71 | #355 | #705 | #87 | |
| 2022 | #60 | #831 | #164 | #84 | |
| 2023 | #58 | #732 | #212 | #85 | |
| 2024 | #65 | #337 | #115 | ||
| 2025 | #71 | #814 | #259 | #779 | #122 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Madelyn
Names Similar to Madelyn
Nicknames for Madelyn
- Maddie
- Lyn
- Mae
Famous People Named Madelyn
| Madelyn Dunham | Barack Obama's grandmother |
| Madelyn Pugh | American television writer, known for "I Love Lucy" |
| Madelyn Cline | American actress, starred in "Outer Banks" |
| Madelyn Deutch | American actress, writer, and musician |
| Madelyn Victoria | Country music singer |
| Madelyn Gosselin | One of the sextuplets featured in the reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" |
| Madelyn Flammia | American handball player |
| Madelyn M. Levitt | American biochemist and academic |
| Madelyn Alt | American author of mystery novels |
| Madelyn Pugh Davis | One of the writers of the classic TV show "The Dick Van Dyke Show" |
| Madelyn Renée Monti | American operatic soprano |
| Madelyn Helling | American librarian and library administrator |
| Madelyn Pugh Edwards | American writer, known for "Leave It to Beaver" |
| Madelyn Byrne | Australian actress and musician |
| Madelyn Fernstrom | American nutritionist and TV commentator |
| Madelyn Most | American actress, known for "Rainbow's End" |
| Madelyn Osburn | American weightlifter |
| Madelyn G. Ball | American mathematician and computer scientist |
| Madelyn Lance | British Paralympian swimmer |
Characters Named Madelyn
| Madelyn Sawyer | Character from the novel "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold |
| Madelyn "Madge" Undersee | Character from "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins |
| Madelyn MacKenzie | Character from the TV show "Big Little Lies" |
| Madelyn Stillwell | Character from the TV show "The Boys" |
| Madelyn Wirt | Nancy Drew's original name in the first editions of the mystery book series |
| Madelyn Dunham | Character from the film "Southside with You" |
| Madelyn Alt | Character from the cozy mystery series "Bewitching Mystery" by Madelyn Alt |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Bosch | Character from Michael Connelly's novel series |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Hayes | Character from the TV show "The War at Home" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Coleman | Character from the soap opera "As the World Turns" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Kendall | Character from the TV show "Euphoria" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Rybak | Character from the film "A Walk to Remember" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Deline | Character from the TV show "Las Vegas" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Crowell | Character from the film "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Bishop | Character from the TV show "Body of Proof" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Graham | Character from the TV show "Awkward" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Healy | Character from the film "Four Friends" |
| Madelyn "Maddie" Jonovitch | Character from the film "Matinee" |