Find out how popular the first name Maddie has been for the last 40 years (from 1984 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maddie by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Maddie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 326 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maddie.

The history of the first name Maddie

The name Maddie is a diminutive form of the name Madeleine, which has its origins in the Late Latin name Magdalena. Magdalena itself is derived from the ancient Greek name Magdalene, meaning "woman from Magdala." Magdala was an ancient city located in modern-day Israel, and the name was popularized by Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament of the Bible.

The name Madeleine gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France, where it was often associated with aristocratic families. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madeleine can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "The Song of Roland," where a character named Madeleine is mentioned.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Madeleine or its variations. One of the most famous Madeleines was Madeleine de Souvré (1599-1676), a French noblewoman who served as the Marquise de Sablé and was renowned for her literary salon in Paris. Another noteworthy Madeleine was Madeleine de Scudéry (1607-1701), a prominent French novelist and literary figure during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the name Madeleine gained further prominence with Madeleine Sophie Barat (1779-1865), a French nun who founded the Society of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic religious order dedicated to the education of girls. Additionally, Madeleine Albright (1937-2022), the first female United States Secretary of State, was born Marie Jana Korbelová but later adopted the name Madeleine.

The diminutive form Maddie emerged as a popular nickname for Madeleine, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maddie can be found in the works of the 19th-century English novelist Charles Dickens, who used the name for several characters in his novels.

Over the centuries, the name Maddie has been borne by various notable individuals, including Maddie Rooney (born 1997), an American ice hockey goaltender who led the United States women's hockey team to a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Another notable Maddie is Maddie Ziegler (born 2002), an American dancer, actress, and model who rose to prominence as a cast member on the reality TV show "Dance Moms."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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