Madeleine
Meaning: Woman of Magdala, tower
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #152
Total births: 3,257
History: Madeleine surged in the 2000s as a sophisticated French name embraced in Australia. The name's elegance stands out in Australian naming culture. Madeleine represents Australian parents choosing continental refinement.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2018) | #88 |
| Babies named Madeleine in 2018 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,257 |
| Peak year | 1995 (202 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #35 |
| Years in records | 1990–2018 (27 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 22 spots |
Frequently asked about Madeleine
What does the name Madeleine mean?
Madeleine means “Woman of Magdala, tower” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Madeleine?
Madeleine has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Woman of Magdala, tower”.
How popular is Madeleine in Australia?
Madeleine ranked #88 in Australia in 2018 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Madeleine most popular?
Madeleine peaked in 1995 with 202 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Madeleine a boy or girl name?
Madeleine is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Madeleines in registered births are female.
Is the name Madeleine rising or falling in popularity?
Madeleine has fallen 22 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #66 in 2013 to #88 in 2018.
How long has Madeleine been recorded in Australia?
Madeleine appears in birth records in Australia across 27 years — from 1990 through 2018.