The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 17 births ranking #4919. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Madeline is a graceful classic from the Magdalene family and means 'woman from Magdala'. It feels polished, romantic, and widely familiar.
The name has been used for generations and remains popular because it combines an old biblical root with a soft literary sound. Its many spelling variants give parents room to personalise it slightly.