Madalyn

Meaning of Madalyn

Madalyn means "woman from Magdala." Magdala was a town in Galilee.

Madalyn has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Madalyn

After ranking as high as #292 in 2008, Madalyn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Madalyn

• Madalyn Murray O'Hair
  Atheist activist and founder
• Madalyn Cline
  Actress, "Outer Banks"
• Madalyn St. John
  American politician
• Madalyn Godby
  American photographer
• Madalyn Suhr
  American artist

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Questions about the name Madalyn

What does the name Madalyn mean?

Madalyn means madalyn means "woman from magdala." magdala was a town in galilee, and it comes from German origins.

Is Madalyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Madalyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Madalyn?

Madalyn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Madalyn most popular?

Madalyn peaked at #292 in 2008.