Madalyn

Madalyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 283 girls in the United States.

Madalyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Madalyn

Madalyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Madalyn first appears in Social Security records in 1899. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #292 in 2008, and in 2024 283 babies received the name — 22,943 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Madalyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1899
Best US rank
#292 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Madalyn in 2024
283
Total since 1880
22,943

Madalyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1332 in 2010
Babies named Madalyn in 2025
3
Total since 1996
214

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Madalyn mean?

The meaning of Madalyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Madalyn a boy or girl name?

Madalyn is a girl name. In 2024, 283 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Madalyn?

Madalyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Madalyn?

Madalyn first appears in US records in 1899. Its best-ever ranking was #292 in 2008, and 283 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].