Madilyn is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1267 in 1996 with 138 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 1,169 births ranking #288. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 12,703 girls born was named Madilyn. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.