Maddie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #927 in 2025 with 282 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 327 births ranking #838. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 571.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,700 girls born was named Maddie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.