Madilyn
MAD-ih-lin
Madilyn is a phonetic variant of Madeline, which derives from the Greek Magdalene, meaning “woman from Magdala.” Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.
The respelling adds a “lyn” ending popular in modern American naming. It emerged alongside Madelyn, Madelynn, and other variants in the 2000s.
Madilyn ranked No. 420 in 2024 with 739 births. It peaked at No. 287 in 2012 with 1,100 births, during the height of Madeline-variant popularity.
What the name Madilyn means
When combined with all its spelling variants, the Madeline family of names represents enormous aggregate usage.
Three syllables - MAD-ih-lin - are familiar and accessible. The spelling variation does not change the pronunciation from more traditional forms.
Parents choosing Madilyn want the Madeline sound with a modern, personalised look. It signals contemporary taste while honouring a classical root.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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