UK girl's name
Madalynne
A feminine variant of "Madeline", derived from the French name meaning "woman from Magdala".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Madalynne is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Madalynne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Madalynne is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Madalynne. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Madalynne ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Madalynne.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madalynne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Madalynne mean?
The name Madalynne is an English variant of the given name Madeline, which has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages. The earliest form of the name was Magdalena, derived from the Biblical name Mary Magdalene. It is believed that Magdalene came from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning "tower" or "fortress." The name Madeline emerged as a French variation during the Middle Ages.
Over time, the name Madalynne evolved as a creative spelling variation, particularly popular in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. This variant form likely emerged in the late 20th century as a way to add a unique twist to the traditional Madeline spelling.
While the name Madalynne does not have any specific historical references or appearances in ancient texts, the root name Madeline has a rich history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Madeline can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "The Song of Roland," where a character named Madeline is mentioned.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Madeline or its variants. One of the most famous is Madeline de Verchères (1678-1747), a French-Canadian heroine who defended her family's fort against an Iroquois attack at the age of 14. Another notable Madeline was Madeline Lemaire (1756-1828), a French writer and philosopher who advocated for women's education and rights.
In the realm of literature, the name Madeline is immortalized in the beloved children's book series "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962). The books, first published in 1939, follow the adventures of a young Parisian girl named Madeline and her classmates.
Other notable Madelines include Madeline Albright (1937-2022), the first female United States Secretary of State, and Madeline Kahn (1942-1999), an American actress known for her comedic roles in films like "Paper Moon" and "Young Frankenstein."
While the spelling Madalynne is less common, it has been borne by a few notable individuals, such as Madalynne O'Malley, an American singer and actress who appeared in several Broadway productions in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Madalynne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madalynne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Madalynne
- 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
Madalynne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Madalynne in the UK right now?
In 2005, Madalynne was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Madalynne most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Madalynne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Madalynne?
A feminine variant of "Madeline", derived from the French name meaning "woman from Magdala".
How many people are called Madalynne in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Madalynne across the 1 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.