Madilyn
How to say it: MAD-uh-lin · /ˈmædəlɪn/
Variant spelling of Madelyn/Madeleine; from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala', a village on the Sea of Galilee whose Aramaic name meant 'tower'. source 1
Madilyn was the 13th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 662 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #19 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #13 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 662 |
| Share of births | 1 in 385 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #19 |
| In France, 2025 | #496 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Madilyn reached its height in the 2010s and remains in frequent use. Sitting near that high point today, a gentle slide seems ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and flowing, Madilyn sounds soft throughout. Addison shares its style.
Nicknames
- Madi
- Maddie
- Lyn
- Mae
Honouring a Madilyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Madilyn is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #496 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Madilyn
- Madilyn Bailey (born 1992)American singer and songwriter
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