High tower or woman from Magdala
A variant spelling of Madeline, which originates from the Greek name Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament, whose name indicates she was from Magdala, a village on the Sea of Galilee. The name has evolved through French and English usage over centuries.
Less common today
Maddeline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,767 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title character of the classic children's book series · Madeline
Oscar-nominated American actress and comedian
American novelist known for The Song of Achilles
