Maddie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maddie is a diminutive form of Madeline, which originates from Hebrew, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. It evolved through historical forms such as Magdalene and Madeline. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and youthfulness. There is no direct biblical relevance. Maddie gained popularity in the late 20th century, and notable people with this name include Maddie Ziegler and Maddie Marlow.
The name Maddie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maddie has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maddie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2421st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3499th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8600th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3721st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1503rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1070th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maddie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maddie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmædi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Maddie is a diminutive form of the name Madeline, which is derived from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.
Meaning
woman from Magdala
Language Evolution
Magdalene, Madeline, Maddie
Historical Usage
Maddie gained popularity as a nickname in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Madeline, Maddy, Maddison
Modern Popularity & Image
Maddie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness and charm.
Famous People
Maddie Ziegler, Maddie Marlow
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maddie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maddie"
"Maddie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2421st of 9107 | 237 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3499th of 9204 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8600th of 12526 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3721st of 27321 | 419 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1503rd of 35406 | 2,219 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1070th of 30306 | 2,930 |
Regional Popularity of "Maddie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maddie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.87% 1323rd/4582 |
39.99% 2065th/5164 |
19.44% 1422nd/7313 |
31.58% 2357th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.36% 1050th/3984 |
30.22% 1356th/4487 |
13.30% 907th/6822 |
20.47% 1285th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maddie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maddie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.