Holding steady.
Popularity of Madine since 1914
Babies named Madine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Madine's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Madine is an exceptionally rare feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1914, its peak year with fewer than five recorded births. Derived possibly from Madeline or the Arabic 'madīnah' (city), its etymology remains uncertain. The name never ranked in the top 1000, and its usage has remained stable at negligible levels through 2025, with no top states reporting significant births. For parents seeking a genuinely uncommon name with a soft, melodic quality, Madine offers a distinctive choice, though its meaning and origins are ambiguous.
Madine is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Madeline, which derives from Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the village of Magdala. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Madin, an Arabic name meaning 'city' (from 'madīnah'), though this connection is speculative. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 but has never achieved widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Mady
Sibling names for Madine
Names that share Madine's style, for a brother or sister.
