Madilyn

Meaning of Madilyn

Madilyn is a form of Madeline, which means "woman from Magdala." Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.

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

Popularity of Madilyn

Madilyn has cooled off, slipping to #464 in 2025, down from a peak of #287 in 2012.

Notable people named Madilyn

• Madilyn Bailey
  American singer and songwriter
• Madilyn Paige
  American singer, The Voice contestant
• Madilyn Musgrove
  American actress, singer
• Madilyn Stange
  American Paralympic swimmer
• Madilyn Riley Clark
  American beauty pageant winner

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Questions about the name Madilyn

What does the name Madilyn mean?

Madilyn means madilyn is a form of madeline, which means "woman from magdala." magdala was a town on the sea of galilee, and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Madilyn?

In 2025, Madilyn ranked #464 for girls, down from #420 the year before.

When was Madilyn most popular?

Madilyn peaked at #287 in 2012.