Madlyn
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Madlyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 946 babies have been named Madlyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madlyn is past its peak , currently ranked #13,727 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,727
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Madlyn
Madlyn is a girl name .
Madlyn is currently ranked #13,727 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madlyn include Mad, Madl, Madly, Madlie, May, Maie, and Madkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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