Madeleine
From French Madeleine. Doublet of Magdalene.
Every Madeleine since 1881 — 45,737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madeleine
Madeleine is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #455 in 2025 with 679 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 45,737 American babies have been named Madeleine. Its peak came in 1998, when 1,424 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Madeleine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madeleine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 679 | #455 | — | — |
| 2024 | 707 | #441 | — | — |
| 2023 | 689 | #444 | — | — |
| 2022 | 820 | #383 | — | — |
| 2021 | 819 | #382 | — | — |
| 2020 | 784 | #398 | — | — |
| 2019 | 864 | #369 | — | — |
| 2018 | 832 | #378 | — | — |
| 2017 | 848 | #367 | — | — |
| 2016 | 956 | #350 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,067 | #303 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,149 | #284 | 5 | #13,304 |
| 2013 | 1,144 | #277 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,091 | #292 | — | — |
| 2011 | 980 | #322 | — | — |
| 2010 | 993 | #321 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,000 | #329 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,252 | #272 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,163 | #292 | — | — |
| 2006 | 980 | #337 | — | — |
| 2005 | 969 | #330 | — | — |
| 2004 | 960 | #332 | — | — |
| 2003 | 963 | #324 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,069 | #292 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,118 | #281 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,154 | #280 | — | — |
| 1995 | 988 | #281 | — | — |
| 1990 | 402 | #577 | — | — |
| 1985 | 95 | #1,369 | — | — |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,084 | — | — |
| 1970 | 38 | #2,143 | — | — |
| 1965 | 82 | #1,193 | — | — |
| 1960 | 100 | #1,078 | — | — |
| 1955 | 128 | #861 | — | — |
| 1950 | 186 | #618 | — | — |
| 1945 | 157 | #584 | — | — |
| 1940 | 194 | #497 | — | — |
| 1935 | 102 | #652 | — | — |
| 1930 | 135 | #592 | — | — |
| 1925 | 223 | #461 | — | — |
| 1920 | 225 | #449 | — | — |
| 1915 | 177 | #464 | — | — |
| 1910 | 52 | #575 | — | — |
| 1905 | 41 | #541 | — | — |
| 1900 | 58 | #438 | — | — |
| 1895 | 52 | #391 | — | — |
| 1890 | 32 | #464 | — | — |
| 1885 | 8 | #827 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Madeleine
- Madeleine Albright Diplomat · b. 1937
- Madeleine de Scudéry Writer · 1607–1701
- Madeleine of Valois Nobleman · 1520–1537
- Madeleine Stowe Actor · b. 1958
- Madeleine de La Tour d'Auvergne Nobleman · 1498–1519
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madeleine mean?
From French Madeleine. Doublet of Magdalene.
How popular is the name Madeleine in 2025?
Madeleine ranked #455 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 679 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madeleine?
45,737 babies have been named Madeleine in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madeleine most popular?
Madeleine peaked in 1998, when 1,424 newborns received the name.
Is Madeleine a boy or girl name?
Madeleine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madeleine rising or falling?
Madeleine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Madeleine?
Well-known people named Madeleine include Madeleine Albright (diplomat), Madeleine de Scudéry (writer), Madeleine of Valois (nobleman).