Madeleine

Rank 384th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Madeleine was 384th most popular baby name for girls and 784th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 814 babies were named Madeleine in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,132 babies in the United States were named Madeleine. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Madeleine is around 21 to 23 years old.

The name "Madeleine" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Madeleine include Maddie and Maddy.

Madeleine Meaning & Origin

Madeleine is a French name that means "high tower" or "woman from Magdala," evoking feelings of strength and sophistication.

The name Madeleine is described as classic, sophisticated and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Madeleine is pronounced mah-duh-lih in English. The name Madeleine has 9 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Madeleine

  • The name "Madeleine" is shared with a type of small shell-shaped sponge cake from France.

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Geography

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