Madelaine
Girl nameMadelaine has been given to 3,398 babies in the U.S. since 1901. It peaked in 1998. In 2025, about 1 in 66,969 girls was named Madelaine.
Meaning & origin
Variant of Madeleine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,398
Peak year
1998 (119 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1901
10-year trend
▲ +9%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Madelaine — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Madelaine.
FAQ
How popular is the name Madelaine?
Madelaine has been given to 3,398 babies in the U.S. since 1901. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Madelaine peak?
Madelaine peaked in 1998, when 119 babies were given the name.
Is Madelaine a girl or boy name?
Madelaine is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Madelaine are girls).
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