All about the name MADELEINE

Meaning, origin, history.

Madeleine, of French origin, means 'from Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee where Mary Magdalene lived. It has been popularized by figures such as Queen Marie Antoinette and writer Madeleine L'Engle.

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French

Popularity of the name MADELEINE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Madeleine was popular among parents in 1989 with 10 newborns that year. Its popularity dipped by 2014, with only 5 births recorded that year. In total, there were 15 girls named Madeleine."