Madelyn

Meaning of Madelyn

Madelyn means "woman from Magdala" or simply "high tower."

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

Popularity of Madelyn

Madelyn has held fairly steady, sitting around #71 in 2025 after peaking at #58 in 2023.

Notable people named Madelyn

• Madelyn Cline
  American actress
• Madelyn Renee Montaño
  American soccer player
• Madelyn Pugh Davis
  American television writer
• Madelyn Wheeler
  American politician
• Madelyn Dunham
  Barack Obama's grandmother

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Questions about the name Madelyn

What does the name Madelyn mean?

Madelyn means madelyn means "woman from magdala" or simply "high tower.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Madelyn?

In 2025, Madelyn ranked #71 for girls, down from #65 the year before.

When was Madelyn most popular?

Madelyn peaked at #58 in 2023.