Madden
Meaninglittle hound · Irish
- US rank
- #675
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #544 in 2011
402 babies were named Madden in the US in 2025. It has climbed 134 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
US births per million boys, 1997–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Madden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,248 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Madden, 402 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadden first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #544.
- Then vs nowMadden is 39× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,248.
- TrendMadden has climbed 134 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #675. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMadden is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #221, followed by Utah (#274) and Iowa (#310). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- Boy or girlMadden is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 570 babies named Madden in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Irish, Madden means “little hound”.
About the name Madden
Madden is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin meaning “little hound”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Madden for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 28 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #544 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #675, with 402 babies. Of the 570 US babies named Madden in 2025, 29% were girls and 71% were boys.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.5 | 405,405 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,582 girls |
| 2010s | 30 | 32,798 girls |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,310 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9 | 517,241 boys |
| 2000s | 75 | 13,401 boys |
| 2010s | 209 | 4,779 boys |
| 2020s | 214 | 4,669 boys |
More Irish names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
Questions about the name Madden
What does the name Madden mean?
Madden means “little hound” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Madden?
Madden has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Abigail.
Is Madden a boy or girl name?
Both. Madden is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 29% of US babies named Madden were girls.
How popular is the name Madden?
Madden ranked #675 for US boys in 2025, given to 402 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#544).