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Madeleine

The name Madeleine peaked for boys at #5040 in 1989. Madeleine is also used for girls, ranking #437 in 2024.

The name Madeleine is a girl's name of French origin meaning "woman from Magdala or high tower".

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Sophisticated and sweet, delicate but substantial, Madeleine is the classic French variation of Magdalene. 
Once a Top 10 option in France, its popularity waned in the 70s, though it is slowly on the rise again now. In the US, it is outranked by on trend Madelyn and English variant, Madeline, while in the UK, Madeleine is still preferred. 
Perfect for parents who like the most "proper" spelling, it does lend itself to multiple pronunciations, from the classic French "Mad-lehn" to the English options of "Mad-uh-lin" and "Mad-uh-line". 
Love the elegance of Madeleine but don't want your baby to be lost among all the other Maddys? Lucienne, Genevieve, Marcelline, and Marianne might appeal.

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The name Madeleine is currently ranked #437 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #217 in 1998. The name is most popular in MADELEINE, MADELEINE, and MADELEINE. Madeleine is occasionally used for boys in 2014.

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