Madelaine
4 countries#5238 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Madelaine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,398 births recorded 1901–2025 · currently #5238 · peaked in 1998 with 119 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,103 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 114 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,080 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2002 with 114 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
646 births recorded 1900–1943 · peaked in 1902 with 43 births
Most common in: Calvados, Manche, Charente-Maritime, Tarn, Deux-Sèvres
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
23 births recorded 1991–2006 · peaked in 1995 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Madelaine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3136 | — |
| 2007 | #2647 | ↑489 |
| 2008 | #2557 | ↑90 |
| 2009 | #3800 | ↓1243 |
| 2010 | #2870 | ↑930 |
| 2011 | #3173 | ↓303 |
| 2012 | #3711 | ↓538 |
| 2013 | #4156 | ↓445 |
| 2014 | #4657 | ↓501 |
| 2015 | #5833 | ↓1176 |
| 2016 | #5622 | ↑211 |
| 2017 | #5821 | ↓199 |
| 2018 | #5785 | ↑36 |
| 2019 | #4653 | ↑1132 |
| 2020 | #4453 | ↑200 |
| 2021 | #4167 | ↑286 |
| 2022 | #4202 | ↓35 |
| 2023 | #5248 | ↓1046 |
| 2024 | #5148 | ↑100 |
| 2025 | #5238 | ↓90 |
Frequently asked questions about Madelaine
Is Madelaine a popular name?
Yes — Madelaine currently ranks #5238 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Madelaine more common for boys or girls?
Madelaine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Madelaine most popular?
Madelaine peaked in 1998 in United States, with 119 recorded births that year.
Is Madelaine rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Madelaine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1136 in 1901 to #5238 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Madelaine?
At least 5,147 babies have been recorded with the name Madelaine across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Madelaine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Madelaine appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Madelaine?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Madelaine include Maddilyn, Maddyson, Maleyah.
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