Madie
A feminine diminutive of Maud or Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle).
Name Census estimates that about 468 living Americans carry the first name Madie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madie today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madie births was 1915 (103 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
468
~ 1 in 732,381 Americans
Peak year
1915
103 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
2018 SSA rank
#17,175
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Madie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madie from the 1880s through to the 2010s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 743 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Madie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Madie, while Virginia, Oklahoma, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 106 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madie
The name Madie is a diminutive form of the name Madeline, which has its roots in the Germanic name Matilda or Mahthildis. The name Matilda is derived from the Old High German elements "maht" meaning "might" or "strength" and "hild" meaning "battle". This name was popular among the Franks and Saxons during the Middle Ages.
The name Madeline gained popularity in France during the 12th century, where it was influenced by the Latin word "Magdalena", referring to Mary Magdalene from the Bible. In French, the name was spelled as "Madeleine". The diminutive form "Madie" emerged as a shorter and more casual variant of Madeline.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Madie dates back to the 14th century. Madie de Courtenay was a French noblewoman who lived from 1345 to 1404. She was the daughter of Peter I, Duke of Bourbon, and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
Another notable Madie was Madie Odell (1679-1743), an English actress who performed in various plays during the 18th century. She was known for her roles in comedies and was considered a talented actress of her time.
In the 19th century, Madie Donohoe (1835-1891) was an Irish-American actress and playwright. She was born in Ireland but gained fame in the United States for her performances in various theaters, particularly in New York City.
Madie Norwood (1876-1959) was an American singer and vaudeville performer who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.
Madie Norman (1901-1998) was a British actress and dancer who appeared in several films and stage productions. She was particularly known for her roles in musical comedies and her dancing skills.
While the name Madie is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and cultures. From French noblewomen to talented actresses and performers, the name Madie has been carried by many remarkable individuals throughout history.
People
Madie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 468 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 732,381 US residents.
Is Madie a common name?
We classify Madie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,169 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madie most popular?
The single biggest year for Madie was 1915, when 103 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madie is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.