Madailein
A feminine French name derived from a Hebrew name meaning "woman from Magdala".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Madailein. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madailein today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madailein births was 2005 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madailein. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
2005
15 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,530
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Madailein: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madailein from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 85 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Madailein remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madailein by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Madailein during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madaileins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Madailein
The given name Madailein has its origins in the Old French language, likely emerging during the Middle Ages around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the name Madeleine, which is derived from the Biblical name Magdalene. The name Magdalene is thought to have come from the ancient Hebrew name Migdal, meaning "tower" or "fortress."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madailein can be found in the writings of the 13th-century French poet and trouvère, Thibaut de Champagne. In his works, he mentions a woman named Madailein, though little is known about her beyond the mention of her name.
In the 14th century, a Madailein de Neville was recorded as a minor noblewoman in England. She lived during the reign of Edward III and was associated with the court at that time.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist named Madailein Giotto flourished in the late 15th century. She was a painter and fresco artist, known for her contributions to the art and culture of the Italian Renaissance.
In the 16th century, Madailein de Valois was a French noblewoman and a member of the House of Valois, one of the most influential royal dynasties in French history. She was born in 1520 and lived during the reign of King Francis I.
Another notable figure with the name Madailein was Madailein de Lévis, a French aristocrat and courtier who lived during the 17th century. She was born in 1635 and served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Therese of France.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Madailein, showcasing its enduring presence across various regions and time periods throughout European history. While the name may have evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the ancient languages and cultures that influenced the development of modern-day names.
People
Madailein + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madailein as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madailein: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madailein?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madailein going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Madailein a common name?
We classify Madailein as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madailein most popular?
The single biggest year for Madailein was 2005, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madailein is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Madailein in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Madailein a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madailein in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Madailein still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Madailein in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Madailein can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Madailein?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.