NAME PROFILE
Madeline
Madeline is a name of French origin that means 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala.' It carries a sense of elegance and strength, often evoking images of a spirited, adventurous individual with a love for learning and exploration.
Key Stats
| Total births | 207,630 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | French, Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
PA — 20%CA — 20%NJ — 20%TX — 20%NY — 20%
Notable People
Madeline Kahn (Actress, *Blazing Saddles*) · Madeline Albright (Politician, first female U.S. Secretary of State) · Madeline Miller (Author, *Circe*) · Madeline Brewer (Actress, *The Handmaid's Tale*) · Madeline Zima (Actress, *The Nanny*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaddieMaddie
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