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Origin & history of Madelene1
Modern American roots
Madelene is a variant of the name Magdalene, which means of Magdala in Hebrew. Magdala was a town in ancient Palestine, and the name Magdalene likely referred to someone from that town. The name Madelene has been in use since the Middle Ages, and was popularized by the story of Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus' closest followers and was present at his crucifixion and resurrection. The name Madelene has been associated with devotion, loyalty, and spirituality due to its connection to Mary Magdalene. Madelene is a unique and uncommon name, and may be a good choice for parents looking for a name that stands out. Madelene has been used in various forms of art and literature, such as in the famous painting The Penitent Magdalene by Donatello. The name Madelene has also been associated with the concept of forgiveness and redemption, as Mary Magdalene was said to have been forgiven for her sins by Jesus. Madelene has a strong, regal sound, and may be a good choice for parents looking for a name that exudes confidence and grace. Despite its uncommonness, Madelene has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years, and may become a more popular name in the future.
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Root name
The root form of Madelene is
Madelene — meaning High tower or woman from Magdala..
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Modern usage
Madelene remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Madelene?
1921
peak year
Today, Madelene is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #12779), with only about 8 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1921, 57 babies were given the name (ranked #996 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. Madelene's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,704 babies have been registered as Madelene since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
57
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #996)
(ranked #996)
8
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
80
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,704
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Madelene5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
M4
A1
D4
E5
L3
E5
N5
E5
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Madelene🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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