Madelene
girl nameMadelene entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #901 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#901
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1281 |
| 1900s | #1249 |
| 1910s | #1025 |
| 1920s | #1266 |
| 1930s | #1541 |
| 1940s | #1887 |
| 1950s | #2150 |
| 1960s | #2695 |
| 1970s | #4319 |
| 1980s | #7877 |
| 1990s | #4479 |
| 2000s | #5927 |
| 2010s | #10549 |
| 2020s | #11340 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Madelene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Madelene alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Madelene in 2025?
- Madelene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Madelene most popular?
- Madelene peaked in 1914, reaching #901 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Madelene with classmates?
- Madelene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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