Madelen is of Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse name 'Magnhildr'. It means "of Magnar's kind" or "strength in battle". This name gained popularity in Sweden during the 20th century and has since been used internationally. Madelen is often shortened to the nickname Maddy.
The name Madelen experienced a notable resurgence in popularity around the year 2000, with birth counts increasing from 5 in 1997 to a peak of 8 births in both 2000 and 2011. The total number of babies named Madelen between 1918 and 2011 is 55.