Madelaine
Madelaine is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madelaine is a French variant spelling of Madeleine, which derives from the biblical title Mary Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. While less common than the standard Madeleine or Madeline spellings, it maintains steady usage in the United States. It offers a classic European flair with a traditional phonetic rhythm.
Popularity in the United States
3,398 babies in the United States have been named Madelaine since 1880. It ranks #3043 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1930.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.1 %)
- NY (19.1 %)
- TX (18.6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 163 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 304 |
| 1950-1960 | 179 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 940 |
| 2000-2010 | 735 |
| 2010-2019 | 335 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Famous people named Madelaine
- Madelaine Petsch: Actress, YouTuber
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads
Fun facts
- Madelaine is a French-influenced spelling variant of the more widely used Madeleine.
- The underlying name refers to Magdala, an ancient village on the Sea of Galilee.