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The short answer
Maddie is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Madeline or Madison." It ranked #927 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Madeline or Madison. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Maddie ranked #927 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #927 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Maddie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Madeline or Madison.
Is Maddie a popular name?
Maddie ranked #927 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maddie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maddie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maddie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
