Rising since 2001, #4,352 for girls today.
Popularity of Madi since 2000
Babies named Madi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 179 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Madi exemplifies the modern trend of transforming classic nicknames into independent first names. First recorded in the U.S. in 2000, it has risen steadily since 2001, reflecting parental preference for informal, accessible names. The name peaked in popularity in 2023 and remains more distinctive than the longer forms from which it derives. At its current rank of 4352, a child named Madi is part of a relatively unique cohort, with only 1 in approximately 50,227 newborns receiving the name in 2025. Though not concentrated in any particular state, Madi's trajectory suggests it continues to appeal to parents seeking a friendly, familiar-sounding name with modern flair.
Madi is a short form of Madeline or Madison. Madeline derives from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala', while Madison is an English surname meaning 'son of Maud'. As an independent given name, Madi gained popularity in the early 2000s, reflecting the trend toward diminutives as standalone names.
“Madi” around the world
Where Madi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Madi
Names that share Madi's style, for a brother or sister.
