Madaline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Madaline originates from the French form of Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala.' It has evolved through various forms and is linked to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. The name is often associated with elegance and grace, gaining popularity in the late 19th century. It has several variants and derivatives, and notable individuals with this name have contributed to its recognition.
The name Madaline is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madaline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Madaline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 762nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1271st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2195th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5079th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4382nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2439th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4133rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madaline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madaline"
Pronunciation
/ˈmædəlaɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Madaline is derived from the name Magdalene, which means 'of Magdala.' Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee in ancient Judea.
Meaning
woman from Magdala
Language Evolution
Magdalene, Madalena, Madaline
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene.
Variants & Derivatives
Madalena, Madeline, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Madaline is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Madaline Albright, Madaline H. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madaline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Madaline"
"Madaline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 762nd of 9107 | 1,624 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1271st of 9204 | 647 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2195th of 12526 | 483 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5079th of 19264 | 167 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4382nd of 27321 | 334 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2439th of 35406 | 1,133 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4133rd of 30306 | 423 |
Regional Popularity of "Madaline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Madaline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
52.97% 750th/1416 |
34.95% 482nd/1379 |
39.22% 928th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
77.88% 1204th/1546 |
53.98% 840th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
61.48% 1494th/2430 |
- |
92.22% 2559th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
92.86% 3422nd/3685 |
- |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
63.95% 4040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.57% 2317th/4582 |
74.90% 3868th/5164 |
40.59% 2968th/7313 |
41.98% 3133rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
73.79% 5034th/6822 |
77.15% 4842nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madaline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madaline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.