Madelyne
Meaning
variant spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town in Galilee)
Madelyne around the world
One shared root links 9 names across 3 languages.
Shared root: from Magdala, the village on the Sea of Galilee (Aramaic magdala "tower"), via Mary Magdalene
The constellation
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Madelyne peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 23
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Madelyne
Most people given the name Madelyne in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Madelyne deep dive
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