Madilynn
How to say it: MAD-uh-lin · /ˈmædəlɪn/
Elaborated variant of Madeline; from Hebrew Magdalene ('of Magdala', meaning 'tower'). Modern spelling coinage.
Madilynn was the 13th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 315 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 | 315 |
| 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
Almost entirely a recent creation, Madilynn crested in the 2010s. Still near that high point, it looks set to ease downward a little.
What goes with it
Soft and lilting with a gentle murmur of m and l, Madilynn feels sweet and tender. Adalynn makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Madi
- Maddie
- Lynn
Honouring a Madilynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Madilynn is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #496 for girls in 2025.
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