Madelaine Girl

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mad-uh-LAYN //ˌmædəˈleɪn//

Origin: French; Hebrew

Meaning: French: woman from Magdala; Hebrew: elevated

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Madelaine is derived from the Hebrew name Magdala, meaning "tower," which refers to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. This name was Latinized as "Madalena" in the Vulgate, the late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible, where it is associated with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament.

The name subsequently evolved through Old French as "Madeleine," before being adopted into English as "Madelaine" in the 19th century, reflecting the influence of French culture on English naming conventions during that period. Mary Magdalene is often depicted as a symbol of repentance and redemption, and her story has had a significant impact on Christian theology and art.

The name Madelaine, therefore, carries connotations of strength and resilience, echoing the biblical figure's journey from sinner to saint. The association with Mary Magdalene has led to the name being used in various literary and artistic works throughout the centuries, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.

In addition to its biblical roots, the name has been linked to various historical figures and saints, particularly in medieval Europe, where it was popularized by the cult of Mary Magdalene. The name has also been associated with various places, such as the famous Madeleine church in Paris, which was built in the 19th century and dedicated to Mary Magdalene.

This connection to significant religious and cultural sites has contributed to the name's enduring legacy. The diminutive form "Maddie" has emerged as a common affectionate variant, though the name Madelaine itself retains a sense of elegance and historical depth.

Overall, Madelaine encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to persist through the ages.

Famous people named Madelaine

In this section, you will find notable people named Madelaine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Madelaine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Madelaine Petsch is an actress best known for Riverdale, F the Prom, and The Curse of Sleeping Beauty.

Madelaine Hsu is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the music group The Aces.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Madelaine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MadeleineMaddieMayaMiraMabelMina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Madelaine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Madelaine was first seen in the United States in 1901.

Madelaine has ranked as high as #2492 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Madelaine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Madelaine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Madelaine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Madelaine.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 24 24
2024 25 25
2023 24 24
2022 34 34
2021 34 34
2020 30 30
2019 29 29
2018 21 21
2017 21 21
2016 23 23
2015 22 22
2014 30 30
2013 35 35
2012 42 42
2011 52 52
2010 60 60
2009 41 41
2008 73 73
2007 69 69
2006 53 53
2005 59 59
2004 71 71
2003 82 82
2002 91 91
2001 98 98
2000 98 98
1999 87 87
1998 119 119
1997 108 108
1996 113 113
1995 109 109
1994 109 109
1993 80 80
1992 69 69
1991 81 81
1990 65 65
1989 46 46
1988 39 39
1987 26 26
1986 25 25
1985 15 15
1984 14 14
1983 12 12
1982 14 14
1981 9 9
1980 13 13
1979 8 8
1978 7 7
1977 8 8
1976 9 9
1975 13 13
1974 11 11
1973 6 6
1972 20 20
1971 18 18
1970 9 9
1969 14 14
1968 10 10
1967 6 6
1966 8 8
1964 6 6
1963 10 10
1962 11 11
1961 11 11
1960 8 8
1959 14 14
1958 14 14
1957 11 11
1956 15 15
1955 21 21
1954 21 21
1953 14 14
1952 20 20
1951 26 26
1950 23 23
1949 40 40
1948 33 33
1947 52 52
1946 24 24
1945 19 19
1944 26 26
1943 32 32
1942 57 57
1941 12 12
1940 9 9
1939 7 7
1938 10 10
1937 7 7
1934 7 7
1933 5 5
1931 11 11
1930 9 9
1929 11 11
1928 18 18
1927 16 16
1926 15 15
1925 20 20
1924 14 14
1923 20 20
1922 19 19
1921 13 13
1920 17 17
1919 14 14
1918 5 5
1917 14 14
1916 12 12
1915 13 13
1914 10 10
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1911 6 6
1907 5 5
1906 7 7
1901 9 9

Top States for Madelaine (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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