Will my child share the name Madaleine with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Madaleine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Madaleine in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Madaleine becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Madaleine is declining: down 1,072 places since 2005, to #3,156 in 2010. It peaked at #1,383 in 2003.

Is Madaleine a good choice for a distinctive name?

Madaleine is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Madaleine a popular baby name in the United States?

Madaleine does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Madaleine

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Madaleine is a distinctive choice, ranked #3156 in 2010. Your child is likely to be the only Madaleine in their class.

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UK Rank 2010

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About the Name Madaleine

Madaleine has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 647 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #1383 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Madaleine is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Madaleine in their class.