Madeline
Madeline: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæd(ə)lɪn/ · /ˈmædəlaɪn/
Meaning and origin of Madeline
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Anglicized from French Madeleine, from Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ). Doublet of Madeleine and Magdalene.
How popular is Madeline?
Since 1880, 207,385 girls and 245 boys in the U.S. have been named Madeline (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #50 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #2637 in 1942. In 2025 it ranked #81 for girls, with 3,086 babies given the name.
Names similar to Madeline
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Madeline
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Madeline FAQ
What does the name Madeline mean?
A female given name from French. Anglicized from French Madeleine, from Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ). Doublet of Madeleine and Magdalene.
What is the origin of the name Madeline?
Madeline is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Madeline?
Since 1880, 207,385 girls and 245 boys in the U.S. have been named Madeline (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #50 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #2637 in 1942. In 2025 it ranked #81 for girls, with 3,086 babies given the name.
Is Madeline a boy or girl name?
Madeline is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 207,385 girls and 245 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.