UK girl's name
Madalynn
A feminine given name of Old German origin meaning "woman from Magdala".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Madalynn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Madalynn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Madalynn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Madalynn ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Madalynn.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madalynn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Madalynn mean?
The name Madalynn is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the Hebrew name "Magdalene" and the English suffix "-ynn." The name Magdalene itself is believed to have originated from the Hebrew words "migdal" (tower) and "eden" (delight), suggesting the meaning "tower of delight" or "woman from Magdala."
The earliest known use of the name Madalynn can be traced back to the 19th century in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity as a variant spelling of the more traditional name "Madeline" or "Madeleine," which has French roots and was popularized by the famous novel "Madeleine" by French author Ludwig Bemelmans.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Madalynn in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Magdalene has Biblical connections. Mary Magdalene was a prominent figure in the New Testament, often referred to as one of Jesus Christ's closest followers. Her name and story have been widely celebrated in Christian traditions throughout history.
Some notable individuals who bore the name Madalynn include Madalynn Monahan (born 1946), an American actress known for her roles in TV series like "Starsky and Hutch" and "Charlie's Angels." Madalynn Pavlick (born 1923 - died 2018) was an American artist and painter, known for her landscape and still-life works. Madalynn Hiratzka (born 1953) is a Canadian curler who won multiple championships in the sport.
Another famous Madalynn was Madalynn Murray O'Hair (1919 - 1995), an American activist who was a prominent figure in the atheist movement and played a crucial role in the landmark Supreme Court case that banned mandatory prayer in public schools. Madalynn Arndt (born 1938) is an American social psychologist and professor emerita at the University of Missouri, known for her research on interpersonal relationships and social cognition.
While the name Madalynn may not have a long historical lineage, its unique spelling and connection to the more traditional name "Magdalene" have contributed to its enduring appeal and usage over the past centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Madalynn over time
The chart below shows babies named Madalynn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Madalynn, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madalynn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madalynn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Madalynn
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Madalynn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Madalynn in the UK right now?
In 2016, Madalynn was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Madalynn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Madalynn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Madalynn?
A feminine given name of Old German origin meaning "woman from Magdala".
How many people are called Madalynn in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Madalynn across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.