Madelaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madelaine is a French name derived from Magdalene, meaning 'tower'. It has evolved from Magdalene through forms like Madelaine and Madeleine. The name is historically linked to Mary Magdalene and gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Today, it is viewed as an elegant name with various modern variants and derivatives.
The name Madelaine is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Madelaine 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, 'Madelaine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2391st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2381st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2549th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5237th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2351st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4900th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madelaine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madelaine"
Pronunciation
/ˌmædəˈleɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Madelaine is derived from the French form of Magdalene, which comes from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning 'tower'. It is often associated with Mary Magdalene from the New Testament.
Meaning
tower
Language Evolution
Magdalene, Madelaine, Madeleine
Biblical Background
The name is linked to Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in Christianity.
Historical Usage
The name Madelaine gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was particularly favored in France and among French-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Madeleine, Madeline, Madelena, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Madelaine is perceived as an elegant and classic name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Madelaine Petsch, an American actress, Madelaine L'Engle, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madelaine"
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 "Madelaine"
"Madelaine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2391st of 9107 | 243 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2381st of 9204 | 240 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2549th of 12526 | 374 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5237th of 19264 | 160 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2284th of 27321 | 826 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2351st of 35406 | 1,202 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4900th of 30306 | 328 |
Regional Popularity of "Madelaine" 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 "Madelaine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
67.87% 1056th/1556 |
- |
82.93% 1283rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
55.43% 1347th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.98% 1805th/3685 |
60.20% 2694th/4475 |
48.98% 2544th/5194 |
35.54% 2245th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.55% 2133rd/4582 |
61.33% 3167th/5164 |
36.82% 2693rd/7313 |
34.33% 2562nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
67.80% 4625th/6822 |
61.27% 3845th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madelaine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madelaine" 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.