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1918

First Year

2008

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#10920

Peak Rank

71

Total Count

11

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Madalaine

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

"Madalaine" is the debut single by American rock band Winger, from their self-titled debut album Winger. Released in 1988, the song reached #27 on the Mainstream rock Billboard charts. According to Kip Winger, it was one of the first four songs he and bandmate Reb Beach wrote when they first got together, based on a handful of riffs Reb had from when he was younger.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalaine) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalaine)

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Madalaine](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Madalaine_Winger.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalaine)

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## The Story of Madalaine

The earliest SSA record of Madalaine as a baby girl name dates back to 1918, when 5 babies received it. 2005 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Madalaine — #10,920 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 55% of all recorded Madalaines. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2008 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 71 Madalaines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Madalaine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Madalaine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Madeleine](/madeleine)
* [Madeline](/madeline)
* [Madalyn](/madalyn)
* [Madlen](/madlen)
* [Madaline](/madaline)
* [Madelene](/madelene)
* [Madalene](/madalene)
* [Madelyn](/madelyn)
* [Madelaine](/madelaine)
* [Matalin](/matalin)
* Madeleines
* [Maudeline](/maudeline)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Madalaine

What does the name Madalaine mean?

"Madalaine" is the debut single by American rock band Winger, from their self-titled debut album Winger. Released in 1988, the song reached #27 on the Mainstream rock Billboard charts. According to Kip Winger, it was one of the first four songs he and bandmate Reb Beach wrote when they first got together, based on a handful of riffs Reb had from when he was younger.

How popular is Madalaine in 2026?

In 2026, Madalaine ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Madalaine most popular?

Madalaine reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #10,920 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Madalaine a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Madalaine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Madalaine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Madalaine include Carle, Lalitha, Tylena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CarlePeak #10920](/carle)[👧LalithaPeak #10920](/lalitha)[👧TylenaPeak #10920](/tylena)[👧KiyonaPeak #10920](/kiyona)[👧ZeidaPeak #10920](/zeida)[👧LokelaniPeak #10920](/lokelani)[👧SarahlynnPeak #10920](/sarahlynn)[👧DesirayePeak #10920](/desiraye)

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## About the name Madalaine 

Madalaine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Madalaine's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #10,920\. Use the chart and map above to compare Madalaine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2005 → ](/year/2005)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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