Madelin
Madelin is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Woman from Magdala; high tower.
Origin and history
Madelin is a variant of Madeline or Madeleine, derived ultimately from the Hebrew place name Magdala. It refers to 'woman from Magdala' or 'high tower'. While less common than the traditional spelling Madeline, it remains a recognized alternative in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,231 babies in the United States have been named Madelin since 1880. It ranks #3128 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.8 %)
- NY (24.6 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- NJ (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 235 |
| 1980-1990 | 156 |
| 1990-2000 | 512 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,009 |
| 2010-2019 | 578 |
| 2020-2029 | 367 |
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mad
Fun facts
- The name stems from Magdala, an ancient town on the Sea of Galilee known for fish curing.
- Madelin offers a simplified phonetic spelling compared to the French Madeleine or English Madeline.