Madeline: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning woman from Magdala, a name beloved thanks to a plucky Parisian schoolgirl.
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #94
- Peak
- #56 in 2009
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Madeline Means
Madeline is a girl name of French origin. Meaning woman from Magdala, a name beloved thanks to a plucky Parisian schoolgirl.
How Popular Madeline Is
Madeline currently ranks #94 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #56 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Madeline
- The children's book character Madeline has charmed readers since 1939.
- Ludwig Bemelmans set his Madeline stories in a Parisian boarding school.
- The name's various spellings (Madeleine, Madelyn, Madilyn) have all ranked highly.
Names Like Madeline
Other French names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Madeline
French names that pair well as a brother or sister to Madeline.
Questions About Madeline
What does Madeline mean?
Madeline is a girl name of French origin. Meaning woman from Magdala, a name beloved thanks to a plucky Parisian schoolgirl.
How popular is Madeline?
Madeline currently ranks #94 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #56 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Madeline come from?
Madeline comes from French roots. The children's book character Madeline has charmed readers since 1939.
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