Madeleine
Madeleine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæd(ə)lɪn/ · /ˈmædəlaɪn/
Meaning and origin of Madeleine
- A female given name from French, variant of Madeline.
Etymology
From French Madeleine. Doublet of Magdalene.
How popular is Madeleine?
Since 1880, 45,722 girls and 15 boys in the U.S. have been named Madeleine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #217 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #5040 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #455 for girls, with 679 babies given the name.
Names similar to Madeleine
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Madeleine
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Madeleine FAQ
What does the name Madeleine mean?
A female given name from French, variant of Madeline. From French Madeleine. Doublet of Magdalene.
What is the origin of the name Madeleine?
Madeleine is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Madeleine?
Since 1880, 45,722 girls and 15 boys in the U.S. have been named Madeleine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #217 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #5040 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #455 for girls, with 679 babies given the name.
Is Madeleine a boy or girl name?
Madeleine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 45,722 girls and 15 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.