Madelene
Pronunciation: [ m-ad-uhl-EEN ]
Madelene is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,316 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
Madelene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,307 babies have been named Madelene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madelene is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #24,316 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,316
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Madelene
Madelene is a girl name .
Madelene is currently ranked #24,316 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madelene include Mad, May, Madie, and Madeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Madelene 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