Madeline
Meaningwoman of Magdala · French form of Magdalene
- US rank
- #81
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #50 in 1998
3,086 babies were named Madeline in the US in 2025. It has climbed 15 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Madeline
Madeline Kahn
American actress, singer (1942-1999)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 521 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Madeline, 3,086 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madeline would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadeline has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Madelines, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #50.
- Where it's lovedMadeline is most popular in New Hampshire, where it ranks #33, followed by Wyoming (#45) and Virginia (#50). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningMadeline is a French form of Magdalene, which means “woman of Magdala”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Madeline
Madeline is a girl name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “woman of Magdala”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Madeline for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #50 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #81, with 3,086 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 326 | 3,069 girls |
| 1890s | 986 | 1,014 girls |
| 1900s | 1,397 | 716 girls |
| 1910s | 1,600 | 625 girls |
| 1920s | 1,298 | 770 girls |
| 1930s | 797 | 1,255 girls |
| 1940s | 676 | 1,479 girls |
| 1950s | 329 | 3,040 girls |
| 1960s | 260 | 3,852 girls |
| 1970s | 177 | 5,645 girls |
| 1980s | 315 | 3,177 girls |
| 1990s | 2,076 | 482 girls |
| 2000s | 2,617 | 382 girls |
| 2010s | 1,848 | 541 girls |
| 2020s | 1,747 | 573 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- 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 Madeline
What does the name Madeline mean?
Madeline means “woman of Magdala” in French, as a form of Magdalene.
What is the origin of the name Madeline?
Madeline has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Madeline a boy or girl name?
Madeline is a girl name.
How popular is the name Madeline?
Madeline ranked #81 for US girls in 2025, given to 3,086 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#50).