Woman from Magdala or high tower
A modern American elaboration of Madeline, which stems from the Greek name Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament, signifying her origin from the town of Magdala, a name derived from the Hebrew word for tower.
Less common today
Madilynne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,183 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
