Madeleine
5 countries#177 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Madeleine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
305,720 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #177 · peaked in 1920 with 9,969 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Maritime, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
45,737 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #454 · peaked in 1998 with 1,424 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13,105 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #475 · peaked in 2005 with 913 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12,310 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #293 · peaked in 2005 with 888 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
715 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #387 · peaked in 2006 with 38 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
80 births recorded 1999–2019 · peaked in 2003 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Madeleine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #383 | — |
| 2004 | #408 | ↓25 |
| 2005 | #416 | ↓8 |
| 2006 | #338 | ↑78 |
| 2007 | #389 | ↓51 |
| 2008 | #289 | ↑100 |
| 2009 | #369 | ↓80 |
| 2010 | #339 | ↑30 |
| 2011 | #348 | ↓9 |
| 2012 | #325 | ↑23 |
| 2013 | #305 | ↑20 |
| 2014 | #323 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #233 | ↑90 |
| 2016 | #210 | ↑23 |
| 2017 | #216 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #179 | ↑37 |
| 2019 | #217 | ↓38 |
| 2020 | #250 | ↓33 |
| 2021 | #205 | ↑45 |
| 2022 | #177 | ↑28 |
Frequently asked questions about Madeleine
Is Madeleine a popular name?
Yes — Madeleine currently ranks #177 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Madeleine more common for boys or girls?
Madeleine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Madeleine most popular?
Madeleine peaked in 1920 in France, with 9,969 recorded births that year.
Is Madeleine rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Madeleine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #7 in 1900 to #177 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Madeleine?
At least 364,562 babies have been recorded with the name Madeleine across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Madeleine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Madeleine appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Madeleine?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Madeleine include Alyssa, Carter, Clementine, Wynter.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Madeleine in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.