Woman from Magdala or high tower
A modern creative spelling of Madeline. It ultimately derives from the Greek 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
Madilyne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,889 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
