Maddy
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Every Maddy since 1946 — 884 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maddy
Maddy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,812 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 884 American babies have been named Maddy. Its peak came in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maddy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maddy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,812 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,790 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,066 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,983 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,206 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,506 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,913 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,266 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,435 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,083 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,232 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,072 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,602 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,820 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,038 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,461 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,639 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,682 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,897 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,648 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,033 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,888 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,717 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,671 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,503 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,424 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,712 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddy mean?
Clipping of Madeleine or Madison + -y.
How popular is the name Maddy in 2025?
Maddy ranked #3,812 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maddy?
884 babies have been named Maddy in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maddy most popular?
Maddy peaked in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Maddy a boy or girl name?
Maddy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maddy rising or falling?
Maddy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.