Madelen
Madelen is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,184 in the US, popular nicknames include Mad, May, and Madie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Madelen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 50 babies have been named Madelen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madelen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,184 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,184
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Madelen
Madelen is a girl name .
Madelen is currently ranked #17,184 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madelen include Mad, May, Madie, and Madeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Madelen include Madelyn, Madeline, Madeleine, Madelynn, Madelyne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis