Madelene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madelene is a name of French origin, meaning 'woman from Magdala', tracing back to the Hebrew name Magdala. It evolved through historical forms such as Madeleine before reaching its modern form. It is associated with Mary Magdalene from the Bible, adding a spiritual layer to its significance. The name gained popularity in the late 19th century and is characterized by elegance and sophistication in contemporary use.
The name Madelene is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Madelene 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, 'Madelene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1698th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2202nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3638th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5988th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5768th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10940th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madelene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madelene"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Madelene is derived from the French name Madeleine, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Magdala, referring to Mary Magdalene, a biblical figure.
Meaning
woman from Magdala
Language Evolution
Magdala, Madeleine, Madelene
Biblical Background
The name is associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
Madelene became popular in the English-speaking world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often influenced by literary references and the romantic connotations of the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Madeleine, Madeline, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Madelene is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Madelene Wright, a notable social media influencer, Madelene Sweeney, a popular author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madelene"
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 "Madelene"
"Madelene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1096th of 9107 | 808 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1698th of 9204 | 414 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2202nd of 12526 | 480 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3638th of 19264 | 281 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5988th of 27321 | 214 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5768th of 35406 | 341 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10940th of 30306 | 102 |
Regional Popularity of "Madelene" 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 "Madelene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
71.47% 1012th/1416 |
61.93% 854th/1379 |
70.16% 1660th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
61.03% 1483rd/2430 |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
48.95% 1705th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
- |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
68.20% 4308th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
78.68% 5754th/7313 |
66.78% 4984th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madelene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madelene" 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.