Meaning: Its source is Madeleine, a French name meaning "Person from Magdala."

Popularity: The name Madisyn ranked 429th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics.

Narrative: This surname evolved through an intermediate form, Madde, which was a nickname for Madeleine. Its use as a personal name probably owes a great deal to James Madison, a major contributor to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as well as U.S. President during the War of 1812.

In one of history's great circles, the name is currently in vogue as a personal name for girls.