Madaline
Madaline is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; elevated or high tower.
Origin and history
Madaline is a variant spelling of Madeline or Madeleine, originating from the biblical title Magdala, meaning 'high tower' or 'elevated'. It developed through Old French and English as a classic given name. In the United States, it serves as a less common phonetic spelling variant of the more popular Madeline.
Popularity in the United States
4,990 babies in the United States have been named Madaline since 1880. It ranks #2469 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1956.
States where it is most popular
- PA (22.9 %)
- NY (17.5 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- WV (10.3 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 126 |
| 1900-1910 | 255 |
| 1910-1920 | 701 |
| 1920-1930 | 794 |
| 1930-1940 | 364 |
| 1940-1950 | 330 |
| 1950-1960 | 255 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 430 |
| 2000-2010 | 765 |
| 2010-2019 | 478 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads, Lena
Fun facts
- Madaline is an alternative spelling of Madeline, reflecting a phonetic rendering that has maintained steady, subtle usage in the US since the late 19th century.
- The root name traces back to Magdala, an ancient village on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.