Maddie Girl

Popularity: #670 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAD-ee //ˈmædi//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Child of the earth; Hebrew: Woman of Magdala

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maddie is often considered a diminutive of the name Madeline, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala.' Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee, and the name is historically associated with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in the New Testament. The name Madeline entered the English language through the French form 'Madeleine,' which became popular in the 12th century.

The transition from Hebrew to Greek and then to Latin and Old French illustrates the name's journey through various cultures and languages before arriving in English. Throughout history, the name Madeline has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and literary characters.

One of the most famous early uses of the name in English literature can be traced to the 19th century with the publication of works such as 'Madeline' by Ludwig Bemelmans, which contributed to the name's cultural resonance. Additionally, the name has been associated with the biblical Mary Magdalene, who is often depicted as a symbol of redemption and devotion, further enhancing the name's significance in Christian tradition.

Culturally, the name Maddie has come to evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity, often associated with youthful exuberance and kindness. The diminutive form Maddie has been embraced in various contexts, reflecting a trend in naming practices where affectionate or shortened versions of names gain popularity.

This connection to the original name Madeline underscores a broader cultural appreciation for names that carry historical weight while also being accessible and endearing.

Famous people named Maddie

In this section, you will find notable people named Maddie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maddie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maddie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Maddie Ziegler is a dancer and actress best known for Dance Moms, Sia's music videos, and The Fallout.

Maddie Meyer is a sports photographer best known for her work with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.

Fictional characters named Maddie

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Maddie Fenton is a fictional character from the animated television series Danny Phantom. She is the mother of the main character, Danny, and a skilled ghost hunter who plays a significant role in the series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maddie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MadisonMayaMeganMollyMiaMira

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maddie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AddieSadieLottieTillyHattieCaddieKaddieCassieMinnieNellie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maddie was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Maddie has ranked as high as #1593 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Maddie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maddie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maddie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maddie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 282 282
2024 321 321
2023 328 328
2022 289 289
2021 242 242
2020 202 202
2019 213 213
2018 214 214
2017 209 209
2016 248 248
2015 255 255
2014 221 221
2013 193 193
2012 192 192
2011 188 188
2010 173 173
2009 218 218
2008 198 198
2007 165 165
2006 147 147
2005 147 147
2004 141 141
2003 132 132
2002 105 105
2001 121 121
2000 113 113
1999 65 65
1998 59 59
1997 55 55
1996 42 42
1995 41 41
1994 33 33
1993 25 25
1992 24 24
1991 27 27
1990 30 30
1989 33 33
1988 31 31
1987 66 66
1986 45 45
1985 16 16
1984 6 6
1960 6 6
1956 7 7
1951 6 6
1948 7 7
1945 6 6
1944 6 6
1943 5 5
1942 5 5
1941 9 9
1940 8 8
1938 11 11
1935 11 11
1934 11 11
1933 9 9
1932 15 15
1931 8 8
1930 10 10
1928 10 10
1927 7 7
1926 7 7
1925 15 15
1924 19 19
1923 11 11
1922 17 17
1921 10 10
1920 12 12
1919 15 15
1918 16 16
1917 9 9
1916 11 11
1915 8 8
1914 8 8
1913 11 11
1912 12 12
1911 8 8
1910 9 9
1909 6 6
1908 9 9
1907 5 5
1905 6 6
1901 6 6
1897 5 5
1893 6 6

Top States for Maddie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 48
18%
CA 24
9%
TN 16
6%
NC 15
6%
NY 15
6%
FL 15
6%
IL 11
4%
OH 9
3%
MN 8
3%
UT 8
3%
AL 8
3%
AZ 8
3%
KY 8
3%
LA 8
3%
WA 7
3%
PA 7
3%
SC 7
3%
IN 6
2%
VA 6
2%
CO 6
2%
MA 6
2%
MD 6
2%
ID 5
2%
OK 5
2%
GA 5
2%
MI 5
2%