Will my child share the name Madelaine with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Madelaine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Madelaine in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Madelaine becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Madelaine is declining: down 1,485 places since 2016, to #5,581 in 2021. It peaked at #316 in 2002.

Is Madelaine a good choice for a distinctive name?

Madelaine 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 Madelaine a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Madelaine

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Madelaine is a distinctive choice, ranked #5581 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Madelaine in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

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About the Name Madelaine

Madelaine has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1485 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #316 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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