Madolyn
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Madolyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 853 babies have been named Madolyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madolyn is past its peak , currently ranked #38,789 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,789
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Madolyn
Madolyn is a girl name .
Madolyn is currently ranked #38,789 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madolyn include Mad, Mado, Madoy, Madoie, Lyn, Lyny, Lynie, May, Maie, and Madkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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