Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Maddie
GirlEnglish· “short form of Madison or Madeline”
- Meaning
- short form of Madison or Madeline
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MA-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #927
- US babies 2025
- 282
- Best rank
- #835 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Maddie
Maddie is an English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Madison or Madeline”.
Maddie is a friendly short form of Madison or Madeline. Madeline comes from Magdalene, a title meaning "of Magdala," a town on the Sea of Galilee, while Madison is an English surname meaning "son of Maud." Maddie has also been given as an independent name in its own right. It has a cheerful, energetic sound and a playful feel. It fits with other nickname-style names like Addie and Hattie, and it can be spelled Maddy or Madi.
Other spellings with the same sound: Maddy.
Popularity over time
Maddie first appears in US Social Security records in 1893. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. Its best national rank was #835 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 328 babies. In 2025, 282 babies were named Maddie, and it ranked #927 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,820 in 1920, #1,574 in 2000, #1,355 in 2010, and #927 in 2025. Of the 6,253 US girls named Maddie since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,664 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kahlani, Malayah, Avayah, Zhuri, and Elia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Maddie ranked highest in Louisiana, Utah, and Tennessee.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Maddie is usually pronounced MA-dee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Maddy.
Middle names for Maddie
A few middle names that flow with Maddie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Maddie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddie mean?
Maddie is an English name that is usually said to mean “short form of Madison or Madeline”.
What is the origin of the name Maddie?
Maddie has English roots. Maddie is a friendly short form of Madison or Madeline.
Is Maddie a popular name?
Yes. Maddie ranked #927 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Maddie a boy or girl name?
Maddie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Maddie?
Maddie is usually pronounced MA-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings