Madelene Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAD-uh-leen / /ˈmæd.ə.lin/French; Hebrew
Meaning
French: woman from Magdala; Hebrew: tower
Historical & Cultural Background
Madelene is a variant of Magdalene, which has biblical roots referring to Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in Christianity. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it gained popularity. It reflects a blend of religious significance and cultural adaptation over centuries.
Trend Summary
Madelene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Madeleine
- Magdalene
International Variants
- Madeleine (French)
- Magdalena (Spanish)
- Magdalene (English)
Famous people named Madelene
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Fictional characters named Madelene
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Madelene was first seen in the United States in 1893. Madelene has ranked as high as #827 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Madelene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Madelene (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 42 |
| 1915 | 44 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1918 | 55 |
| 1919 | 46 |
| 1920 | 52 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1923 | 53 |
| 1924 | 52 |
| 1925 | 40 |
| 1926 | 38 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 31 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 30 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 39 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |