Rising since 2020, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Madelein since 1989
Babies named Madelein per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Madelein is a modern spelling variant of the classic Madeline, which itself traces back to the New Testament name Magdalene. First recorded in the United States in 1989, this phonetic spelling has remained relatively rare. In the most recent year, 2025, it ranked 8,860 with an incidence of 1 in 146,115 newborns. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2020, suggesting modest but growing interest. While it does not appear among the top state rankings, its appeal likely lies in its familiar yet distinctive sound. Madelein sits alongside other Madeline variants as a fresh take on a historically rich name, without losing the soft, feminine feel that has made the root name enduring.
Madelein is a modern spelling variant of Madeline, itself a French form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the town of Magdala. The name entered English usage through the medieval saint's cult and has seen various spelling forms over centuries. The Madelein spelling, recorded in the United States since 1989, reflects a contemporary preference for phonetic or simplified spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddy, Maddie, Lena
Sibling names for Madelein
Names that share Madelein's style, for a brother or sister.
