High tower or woman from Magdala
A rare spelling variant of Madeline or Madeleine. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament who hailed from the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee.
Less common today
Madelline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,430 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
