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Madaleine

Girl name · English

Madaleine is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Madaleine has the name Ada hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Madaleine would score 12 points.
  • GenerationMadaleine peaked in 1923, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryMadaleine first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Madaleine

US births per million girls, 1915–2025

05101915196020002017

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Madaleine

Madaleine is a girl name of English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Madaleine

What is the origin of the name Madaleine?

Madaleine is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Madaleine a boy or girl name?

Madaleine is a girl name.

How popular is the name Madaleine?

Madaleine is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2017. It peaked at #3,971 in 1923, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Madaleine?

Madaleine is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.