Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Madelene since 1893
Babies named Madelene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Madelene's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 52 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 365 |
| 1920s | 412 |
| 1930s | 245 |
| 1940s | 231 |
| 1950s | 259 |
| 1960s | 222 |
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 245 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Madelene is a variant of Magdalene, a name deeply rooted in biblical tradition. First recorded in the U.S. in 1893, it saw its peak usage in 1914, a time when many classic biblical names were popular. Since 1999, its usage has been declining, and it currently does not appear in the top 1000 names. As a less common variant, Madelene offers a distinctive alternative to more popular forms like Madeline or Madeleine.
Madelene is a variant of Magdalene, which derives from the Hebrew name Migdal meaning 'tower'. It is traditionally associated with Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the New Testament. The spelling Madelene has been used primarily in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddy, Lena, Maddie
Sibling names for Madelene
Names that share Madelene's style, for a brother or sister.
