Madeline
Pronunciation: [ m-AD-uhl-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Madeline first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 180 babies have been named Madeline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madeline is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,406 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,406
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Madeline is also used as a girl name, ranked #87.
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About the Name Madeline
Madeline is a boy name .
Is Madeline a boy or girl name? Madeline is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,406 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #87. Madeline is more commonly used as a girl name.
Madeline is currently ranked #42,406 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madeline include Mad, Made, Madey, Madeie, Madel, Madely, Madelie, Ine, Iney, May, Maie, and Madkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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