Rising since 1991, #3,780 for girls today.
Popularity of Maddy since 1946
Babies named Maddy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 247 |
| 2010s | 279 |
| 2020s | 274 |
Meaning & origin
Maddy is a diminutive that has become a given name in its own right, most commonly for girls. As a short form of Madeleine or Madison, it carries the elegance of its longer counterparts while feeling approachable and friendly. Since 1991, the name has been on a rising trajectory, and in 2025 it reached its peak popularity at rank 3,780, with 1 in 41,212 babies named Maddy that year. This steady increase reflects a broader trend toward nickname-style names that feel both classic and modern. While Maddy has not yet appeared among the top state rankings, its usage is widespread and growing. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and versatility, making it a familiar choice that fits a variety of personalities.
Maddy originated as a diminutive of Madeleine, the French form of Magdalene, which refers to Mary Magdalene from the town of Magdala. It also emerged as a nickname for Madison, a surname meaning 'son of Maddy', which became popular as a given name. In modern usage, Maddy is often a standalone name, especially for girls.
“Maddy” around the world
Where Maddy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
390
babies in 2024
Quebec
16
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mad, Mads
Sibling names for Maddy
Names that share Maddy's style, for a brother or sister.
