Maddie is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #562 in 2019 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 183 births ranking #270. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 94.6%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 3,889 girls born was named Maddie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Maddie is a friendly, energetic short form most often linked to names in the Madeline or Magdalene family. It feels approachable and full of bounce.
Like many nickname-style names, Maddie has increasingly been used on its own as well as as a familiar short form. Its popularity rests on both its cheerful sound and the strength of the classic full names behind it.