Madeline
Madeline is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
High tower or woman from Magdala.
Origin and history
Madeline is a classic French name derived from Magdala, a village on the Sea of Galilee. It historically means 'woman from Magdala' or 'high tower'. It has long been a staple choice in the United States, remaining popular and well-established.
Popularity in the United States
207,385 babies in the United States have been named Madeline since 1880. It ranks #194 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #90.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.6 %)
- CA (9 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- PA (6 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 454 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,242 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,080 |
| 1910-1920 | 13,042 |
| 1920-1930 | 15,558 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,516 |
| 1940-1950 | 9,602 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,270 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,775 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,739 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,497 |
| 1990-2000 | 36,967 |
| 2000-2010 | 48,280 |
| 2010-2019 | 32,375 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,988 |
Famous people named Madeline
- Madeline Albright: Diplomat, Secretary of State
- Madeline Kahn: Actress, Comedian
- Madeline Zima: Actress
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mad, Lina
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread pop culture recognition through Ludwig Bemelmans' beloved children's book series about a brave French schoolgirl.
- Madeline developed as the French form of Magdalene, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew place name Magdala.