Madeline

Rank 102nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Madeline was 102nd most popular baby name for girls and 252nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,686 babies were named Madeline in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,252 babies in the United States were named Madeline. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Madeline is around 23 to 25 years old.

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

Nicknames for Madeline include Maddie and Maddy.

Madeline Meaning & Origin

Madeline is a name of English and French origin that means "high tower or woman from Magdala," often associated with strength, elegance, and grace.

The name Madeline is described as adventurous, cultured and whimsical.

Pronunciation

Madeline is pronounced mah-duh-lain in English. The name Madeline has 8 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Madeline

  • The name Madeline is famously associated with a beloved children's book series written by Ludwig Bemelmans. The main character is a little girl named Madeline known for her adventures in a Parisian boarding school.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

Madelyn Madilyn Madeleine Madelynn Madilynn Madalyn Madalynn Maddilyn Madelin Madelynne Madelaine Maddilynn Madelyne Mattilyn Maddalena Madaline Madalena Madelina Maydelin Madilynne Maddelyn Madlyn Madylin Matilyn Maddalyn

Top names staring with "M"

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