Madelein
Meaningfrom Magdala · French form of Madeleine
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,566 in 1989
11 babies were named Madelein in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Madelein, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madelein would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadelein first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1989, when it reached #3,566.
- MeaningMadelein is a French form of Madeleine, which means “from Magdala”.
About the name Madelein
Madelein is a girl name of French origin meaning “from Magdala”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ein”. US birth records list Madelein for girls from 1989 to 2025, in 25 of those 37 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #3,566 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 | 65,789 girls |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 408,163 girls |
| 2000s | 3.3 | 301,205 girls |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 337,838 girls |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Madelein
What does the name Madelein mean?
Madelein means “from Magdala” in French, as a form of Madeleine.
What is the origin of the name Madelein?
Madelein has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Madelein a boy or girl name?
Madelein is a girl name.
How popular is the name Madelein?
Madelein ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#3,566).