Madeline

Meaning of Madeline

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" or "high tower." Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Madeline has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Madeline

Madeline has held fairly steady, sitting around #81 in 2025 after peaking at #56 in 2000.

Notable people named Madeline

• Madeleine Albright
  First female U.S. Secretary
• Madelaine Petsch
  Actress, Riverdale
• Madeline Kahn
  Comedic actress
• Madeline Carroll
  Actress, Flipped
• Madeline Zima
  Actress, Californication

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Questions about the name Madeline

What does the name Madeline mean?

Madeline means madeline means "woman from magdala" or "high tower." magdala was a town on the sea of galilee, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Madeline a boy's or a girl's name?

Madeline is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Madeline?

In 2025, Madeline ranked #81 for girls, up from #87 the year before.

When was Madeline most popular?

Madeline peaked at #56 in 2000.