Woman from Magdala or high tower
A creative spelling of Madeline, which originates from the Greek name Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament, and is associated with the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee.
Less common today
Madalyne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,538 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).