Madelene
Madelene is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madelene is a spelling variant of Madeline or Madeleine, originating from the Greek 'Magdalene', meaning 'woman from Magdala'. It has been used in the United States since the late 19th century as a soft, traditional female name. Today, it is a relatively rare alternative spelling compared to Madeline and Madeleine.
Popularity in the United States
2,704 babies in the United States have been named Madelene since 1880. It ranks #3398 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- NY (49.4 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 52 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 365 |
| 1920-1930 | 412 |
| 1930-1940 | 245 |
| 1940-1950 | 231 |
| 1950-1960 | 259 |
| 1960-1970 | 222 |
| 1970-1980 | 158 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 245 |
| 2000-2010 | 210 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Nicknames
Maddy, Maddie, Lena, Mads
Fun facts
- Madelene serves as a less common phonetic variation of the classic French Madeleine.
- Over 2,700 girls in the U.S. have been given the exact spelling Madelene since 1880.