Madeleine
Madeleine is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madeleine is a traditional French feminine name derived from the Greek Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. It has been steadily used in the United States for over a century, offering a classic French alternative to the English spelling Madeline.
Popularity in the United States
45,722 babies in the United States have been named Madeleine since 1880. It ranks #628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #412.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- MA (6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 104 |
| 1890-1900 | 433 |
| 1900-1910 | 506 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,373 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,121 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,330 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,052 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,336 |
| 1960-1970 | 805 |
| 1970-1980 | 400 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,285 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,927 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,628 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,924 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,498 |
Famous people named Madeleine
- Madeleine Albright: Diplomat, Politician
- Madeleine L'Engle: Author
- Madeleine Stowe: Actress
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads
Fun facts
- Although spelled Madeline in Ludwig Bemelmans' famous children's books, Madeleine remains the traditional French form.
- Madeleine Albright became the first female United States Secretary of State in 1997.