Madaline
Girl name · English · French · Greek · Hebrew
Meaningwoman of Magdala · English form of Madeline
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #611 in 1906
20 babies were named Madaline in the US in 2025. It has climbed 166 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Madaline you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Madaline, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madaline would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadaline first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1906, when it ranked #611. Today it's #5,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMadaline was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,256 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 80,645.
- TrendMadaline has climbed 166 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMadaline is an English form of Madeline, which means “woman of Magdala”. Our records link it to English, French and Greek roots.
About the name Madaline
Madaline is a girl name of English, French and Greek origin meaning “woman of Magdala”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Madaline for girls from 1885 to 2025, in 134 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked #611 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGreek namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.5 | 132,979 girls |
| 1890s | 55 | 18,159 girls |
| 1900s | 86 | 11,608 girls |
| 1910s | 83 | 11,982 girls |
| 1920s | 66 | 15,131 girls |
| 1930s | 34 | 29,300 girls |
| 1940s | 23 | 43,535 girls |
| 1950s | 13 | 74,294 girls |
| 1960s | 7.8 | 127,877 girls |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 151,976 girls |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 178,891 girls |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,374 girls |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,102 girls |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,738 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,189 girls |
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Questions about the name Madaline
What does the name Madaline mean?
Madaline means “woman of Magdala” in English, as a form of Madeline.
What is the origin of the name Madaline?
Madaline has English, French, Greek, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Madaline a boy or girl name?
Madaline is a girl name.
How popular is the name Madaline?
Madaline ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1906 (#611).