Madeleine Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Madeleine is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Madeleine?
Madeleine is spelled M-A-D-E-L-E-I-N-E. The name has 9 letters.
Madeleine at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Madeleine is derived from Magdalene, which means “of Magdala”, referring to a village name of uncertain meaning.
- Origin
- Madeleine is a form of Magdalene, a name that comes from the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew place name Magdala, known from biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- MAD-eh-len · 3 syllables
Madeleine Popularity in 2025
Rank#454
Recorded Births679
- Girls usage fell 14 places to #454 and recorded 28 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Madeleine Mean?
Madeleine is derived from Magdalene, which means “of Magdala”, referring to a village name of uncertain meaning.
Origin: Madeleine is a form of Magdalene, a name that comes from the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew place name Magdala, known from biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Madeleine?
PronunciationMAD-eh-len
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Madeleine?
- History
- The name Madeleine is linked to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene and has been used across various cultures since medieval times.
Madeleine Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 679 | #454 |
| 2024 | Girls | 707 | #440 |
| 2023 | Girls | 689 | #444 |
| 2022 | Girls | 820 | #383 |
| 2021 | Girls | 819 | #382 |
| 2020 | Girls | 784 | #397 |
| 2019 | Girls | 864 | #369 |
| 2018 | Girls | 832 | #377 |
| 2017 | Girls | 848 | #367 |
| 2016 | Girls | 956 | #350 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,067 | #303 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,149 | #283 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,144 | #277 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,091 | #291 |
| 2011 | Girls | 980 | #322 |
| 2010 | Girls | 993 | #321 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,000 | #329 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,252 | #272 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,163 | #292 |
| 2006 | Girls | 980 | #337 |
| 2005 | Girls | 969 | #330 |
| 2004 | Girls | 960 | #332 |
| 2003 | Girls | 963 | #324 |
When Was Madeleine Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Girls
1,424 recorded births
National rank #217
1997 · Girls
1,301 recorded births
National rank #231
2008 · Girls
1,252 recorded births
National rank #272
2007 · Girls
1,163 recorded births
National rank #292
Where Madeleine Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| MA | #235 | 24 |
| CT | #240 | 14 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| ID | #308 | 7 |
| CO | #337 | 18 |
| TX | #338 | 101 |
| CA | #342 | 95 |