Girl
Madeleine
high tower, woman from Magdala
About Madeleine
Madeleine embodies refined elegance with a distinctly French sensibility that translates beautifully across cultures. The sophisticated spelling sets it apart from simpler variations while maintaining clear pronunciation. This three-syllable name achieves perfect balance between substance and grace, offering enough presence to stand alone while remaining feminine and approachable. Madeleine has weathered changing naming trends with remarkable consistency, proving its timeless appeal. The name suggests literary sophistication and cultural awareness without pretension. It provides classic nickname options like Maddie or Mads while being beautiful in its complete form. Madeleine pairs exceptionally well with both single-syllable and longer middle names, demonstrating versatility in full name combinations. The name's elegance never feels stuffy or outdated, maintaining fresh relevance across generations.
Popularity of the Name Madeleine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #905 | ||||
| 1883 | #879 | ||||
| 1884 | #574 | ||||
| 1885 | #827 | ||||
| 1886 | #718 | ||||
| 1887 | #495 | ||||
| 1888 | #507 | ||||
| 1889 | #705 | ||||
| 1890 | #464 | ||||
| 1891 | #402 | ||||
| 1892 | #433 | ||||
| 1893 | #451 | ||||
| 1894 | #405 | ||||
| 1895 | #391 | ||||
| 1896 | #419 | ||||
| 1897 | #452 | ||||
| 1898 | #446 | ||||
| 1899 | #410 | ||||
| 1900 | #438 | ||||
| 1901 | #445 | ||||
| 1902 | #471 | ||||
| 1903 | #445 | ||||
| 1904 | #458 | ||||
| 1905 | #541 | ||||
| 1906 | #456 | ||||
| 1907 | #577 | ||||
| 1908 | #509 | ||||
| 1909 | #464 | ||||
| 1910 | #575 | ||||
| 1911 | #475 | ||||
| 1912 | #408 | ||||
| 1913 | #460 | ||||
| 1914 | #433 | ||||
| 1915 | #464 | ||||
| 1916 | #528 | ||||
| 1917 | #528 | ||||
| 1918 | #511 | ||||
| 1919 | #531 | ||||
| 1920 | #449 | ||||
| 1921 | #443 | ||||
| 1922 | #438 | ||||
| 1923 | #487 | ||||
| 1924 | #465 | ||||
| 1925 | #461 | ||||
| 1926 | #462 | ||||
| 1927 | #491 | ||||
| 1928 | #533 | ||||
| 1929 | #518 | ||||
| 1930 | #592 | ||||
| 1931 | #575 | ||||
| 1932 | #628 | ||||
| 1933 | #582 | ||||
| 1934 | #668 | ||||
| 1935 | #652 | ||||
| 1936 | #613 | ||||
| 1937 | #546 | ||||
| 1938 | #526 | ||||
| 1939 | #485 | ||||
| 1940 | #497 | ||||
| 1941 | #486 | ||||
| 1942 | #428 | ||||
| 1943 | #503 | ||||
| 1944 | #624 | ||||
| 1945 | #584 | ||||
| 1946 | #586 | ||||
| 1947 | #581 | ||||
| 1948 | #543 | ||||
| 1949 | #568 | ||||
| 1950 | #617 | ||||
| 1951 | #716 | ||||
| 1952 | #733 | ||||
| 1953 | #764 | ||||
| 1954 | #855 | ||||
| 1955 | #860 | ||||
| 1956 | #886 | ||||
| 1957 | #985 | ||||
| 1959 | #932 | ||||
| 1986 | #956 | #334 | |||
| 1987 | #809 | #284 | #543 | ||
| 1988 | #783 | #202 | #547 | ||
| 1989 | #715 | #270 | #429 | ||
| 1990 | #576 | #191 | |||
| 1991 | #502 | #152 | #284 | ||
| 1992 | #469 | #142 | #496 | #266 | |
| 1993 | #385 | #96 | #233 | ||
| 1994 | #294 | #88 | #209 | ||
| 1995 | #281 | #103 | #198 | ||
| 1996 | #262 | #98 | #602 | #181 | |
| 1997 | #231 | #102 | #81 | #159 | |
| 1998 | #217 | #94 | #86 | #582 | #161 |
| 1999 | #274 | #87 | #87 | #175 | |
| 2000 | #280 | #84 | #104 | #177 | |
| 2001 | #281 | #97 | #103 | #704 | #149 |
| 2002 | #292 | #77 | #88 | #722 | #159 |
| 2003 | #324 | #76 | #100 | #767 | #173 |
| 2004 | #332 | #73 | #102 | #554 | #162 |
| 2005 | #330 | #69 | #90 | #419 | #203 |
| 2006 | #337 | #79 | #107 | #598 | #182 |
| 2007 | #292 | #88 | #68 | #426 | #141 |
| 2008 | #272 | #163 | #97 | #640 | #131 |
| 2009 | #329 | #135 | #94 | #562 | #155 |
| 2010 | #321 | #144 | #127 | #632 | #143 |
| 2011 | #322 | #159 | #105 | #585 | #189 |
| 2012 | #292 | #156 | #120 | #586 | #148 |
| 2013 | #277 | #180 | #94 | #414 | #135 |
| 2014 | #284 | #195 | #78 | #709 | #137 |
| 2015 | #303 | #180 | #73 | #451 | #166 |
| 2016 | #350 | #188 | #100 | #382 | #156 |
| 2017 | #367 | #224 | #114 | #690 | #175 |
| 2018 | #378 | #265 | #132 | #585 | #171 |
| 2019 | #369 | #295 | #150 | #438 | #137 |
| 2020 | #398 | #325 | #103 | #752 | #173 |
| 2021 | #382 | #312 | #177 | #704 | #151 |
| 2022 | #383 | #248 | #163 | #532 | #136 |
| 2023 | #444 | #288 | #181 | #466 | #160 |
| 2024 | #441 | #281 | #201 | #592 | #164 |
| 2025 | #455 | #268 | #201 | #565 | #143 |
| 1975 | #357 | #401 | |||
| 1983 | #323 | ||||
| 1964 | #352 | ||||
| 1966 | #301 | ||||
| 1969 | #378 | ||||
| 1971 | #447 | ||||
| 1972 | #412 | ||||
| 1973 | #439 | ||||
| 1976 | #475 | ||||
| 1979 | #591 | ||||
| 1980 | #426 | ||||
| 1981 | #594 | ||||
| 1982 | #496 | ||||
| 1984 | #583 | ||||
| 1985 | #565 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Madeleine
Names Similar to Madeleine
Nicknames for Madeleine
- Maddie
- Maddy
- Leine
- Del
Famous People Named Madeleine
| Madeleine Albright | Former U.S. Secretary of State |
| Madeleine Peyroux | American jazz singer |
| Madeleine L'Engle | Renowned American author of "A Wrinkle in Time" |
| Madeleine Carroll | English actress, one of the leading ladies of the 1930s |
| Madeleine Stowe | American actress known for her roles in "Last of the Mohicans" and "Revenge" |
| Madeleine McCann | A British child who disappeared in Portugal in 2007, gaining international attention |
| Madeleine Mantock | British actress, known for her roles in TV series like "Charmed" and "Into the Badlands" |
| Madeleine Martin | American actress, best known for her role in "Californication" |
| Madeleine Vionnet | Influential French fashion designer of the early 20th century |
| Madeleine Smith | Notorious Scottish socialite involved in a murder trial in the 19th century |
Characters Named Madeleine
| Madeleine Swann | A Bond girl in the movie "Spectre" |
| Madeleine Elster | A character in Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" |
| Madeleine White | A character in the film "The Bone Collector" |
| Madeleine Wuntch | Captain Holt's nemesis in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Madeleine Hanna | Protagonist in Jeffrey Eugenides' novel "The Marriage Plot" |
| Madeleine Loomis | A character in the TV series "Bates Motel" |
| Madeleine "Maddy" Carter | A character in the film "My Girl" |
| Madeleine Edwards | A character in the book "Three Wishes" by Liane Moriarty |
| Madeleine Wallace | A character in the video game "Max Payne 2" |
| Madeleine "Maddy" Whittier | Protagonist in the novel "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon |