Woman from Magdala or high tower
A modern American spelling variation of Madeline. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus who came from the village of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee.
Less common today
Madelynne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,003 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
