Names Starting With M
GirlHebrew#78 in 2025
Madelyn
Madelyn is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “woman from Magdala, high tower.” It ranked #78 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MAD-eh-lin
meaning & origin
The name Madelyn means “woman from Magdala, high tower.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A variant spelling of Madeline, ultimately from Mary Magdalene, whose name derives from the Hebrew place name Magdala meaning tower or high place. Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus's most devoted followers.
popularity over time
#882020
#852021
#822022
#802023
#782024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #78 |
| 2023 | #80 |
| 2022 | #82 |
| 2021 | #85 |
| 2020 | #88 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Madelyn
- Madeleine Albright (diplomat)
- Madeline (Ludwig Bemelmans character)
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