Madelaine

Madelaine is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 girls in the United States.

Madelaine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Madelaine

Madelaine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Madelaine first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1043 in 1942, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 3,373 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Madelaine in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#1043 in 1942
Peak year
1998
Babies named Madelaine in 2024
25
Total since 1880
3,373

Madelaine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#316 in 2002
Babies named Madelaine in 2021
3
Total since 1996
1,080

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Madelaine mean?

The meaning of Madelaine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Madelaine a boy or girl name?

Madelaine is a girl name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Madelaine?

Madelaine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Madelaine?

Madelaine first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #1043 in 1942, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].