Madeleine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Madeleine means 'of Magdala' and is associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene.
Meaning of the Name Madeleine
Madeleine is a French name derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, which means 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a village on the Sea of Galilee. Madeleine is also associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who was one of the followers of Jesus. The name gained popularity in France due to Saint Mary Magdalene, and it has since spread to other countries. Madeleine is a timeless and elegant name with a rich religious and historical background.
Popularity of the Name Madeleine
The popularity for the name Madeleine peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 1,424 births, which ranked number 440 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Madeleine had the most female births in 1998 with 1,424, which ranked number 216 out of 16,600 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 10, which ranked number 4,810 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Madeleine has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,091 births to 814 births, a decline of -25.39%. Among females, Madeleine has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,091 births to 814 births, a decline of -25.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Madeleine
- 20 Year Trend of Madeleine: -23.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Madeleine: -25.39%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Madeleine: -25.39%
Popularity of Madeleine by State
Among females, Madeleine was most popular in Western states with 186 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 134 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Madeleine. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 530 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 688 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 134 | 256 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 571 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 182 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 104 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 458 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 451 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 398 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 475 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 597 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 405 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 209 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 300 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 623 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 437 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 350 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 334 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 282 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 293 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 350 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 622 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 472 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 300 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 424 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 176 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 300 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 104 | 337 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 424 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 264 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 298 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 543 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Madeleine
- Total Births of Madeleine: 791 (-2.89%)
- Female Births of Madeleine: 791 (-2.89%)
Given the downward trend of Madeleine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.89% decrease in total births, for a total of 791 births in 2024. For Females, births for Madeleine have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 791 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.89%.