Maddie
A diminutive of the female given name Madeleine.
Every Maddie since 1893 — 6,253 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maddie
Maddie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #927 in 2025 with 282 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 6,253 American babies have been named Maddie. Its peak came in 2023, when 328 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maddie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maddie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 282 | #927 |
| 2024 | 321 | #842 |
| 2023 | 328 | #835 |
| 2022 | 289 | #938 |
| 2021 | 242 | #1,042 |
| 2020 | 202 | #1,162 |
| 2019 | 213 | #1,138 |
| 2018 | 214 | #1,143 |
| 2017 | 209 | #1,177 |
| 2016 | 248 | #1,053 |
| 2015 | 255 | #1,043 |
| 2014 | 221 | #1,136 |
| 2013 | 193 | #1,241 |
| 2012 | 192 | #1,262 |
| 2011 | 188 | #1,269 |
| 2010 | 173 | #1,355 |
| 2009 | 218 | #1,157 |
| 2008 | 198 | #1,264 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1,436 |
| 2006 | 147 | #1,501 |
| 2005 | 147 | #1,448 |
| 2004 | 141 | #1,450 |
| 2003 | 132 | #1,481 |
| 2002 | 105 | #1,742 |
| 2001 | 121 | #1,537 |
| 2000 | 113 | #1,574 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,913 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,589 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,768 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,112 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,334 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,396 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,668 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,984 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,451 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,820 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,315 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,714 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,833 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Maddie
- Maddie Ziegler Actor · b. 2002
- Maddie Taylor Actor · b. 1966
- Maddie Hasson Actor · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Madeleine.
How popular is the name Maddie in 2025?
Maddie ranked #927 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 282 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maddie?
6,253 babies have been named Maddie in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maddie most popular?
Maddie peaked in 2023, when 328 newborns received the name.
Is Maddie a boy or girl name?
Maddie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maddie rising or falling?
Maddie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maddie?
Well-known people named Maddie include Maddie Ziegler (actor), Maddie Taylor (actor), Maddie Hasson (actor).