Rising since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Mady since 1918
Babies named Mady per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Mady is a streamlined spelling of the more common Maddy, itself a diminutive of Madeline or Madison. First recorded in 1918, the name saw its peak usage in 2009 and has been on the rise again since 2022. In 2025, it ranked 13,208 in the U.S., placing it among the less common choices. The name's appeal lies in its modern, streamlined feel while retaining the familiar sound of popular names like Maddy and Maddie. Although not widely used, Mady offers a fresh alternative for parents seeking a name that is both recognizable and distinctive.
Mady is a modern spelling variant of Maddy, itself a common diminutive of Madeline (from Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the town of Magdala) or Madison (originally a surname meaning 'son of Maud'). It has been used as an independent given name, especially in the United States, where simplified spellings became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
“Mady” around the world
Where Mady lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mady
Names that share Mady's style, for a brother or sister.
