Of Magdala; woman from the high tower
Maddalyn is a modern American spelling variation of Madeline or Magdalene. It traces back to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament, referring to her origin in the town of Magdala, which is derived from the Hebrew word for tower.
Less common today
Maddalyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,962 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
