Madilyn is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4710 in 2023 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 9 births ranking #2615. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 64,143 girls born was named Madilyn. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Madilyn is a contemporary spelling in the Madeline family and shares the traditional meaning 'woman from Magdala'. It feels youthful, familiar, and very much of its era.
The spelling rose as modern parents adapted classics to fit current style preferences. Even with the newer look, the name still sits firmly in a very old and well-known family.