Maddy
Meaningwoman of Magdala · English form of Madeline
- US rank
- #3,780
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,775 in 2024
39 babies were named Maddy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 673 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maddy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,152 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maddy, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maddy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaddy first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,775.
- Then vs nowMaddy is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 86,207 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 41,152.
- TrendMaddy has climbed 673 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,780. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMaddy is an English form of Madeline, which means “woman of Magdala”.
About the name Maddy
Maddy is a girl name of English origin meaning “woman of Magdala”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ddy”. US birth records list Maddy for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 37 of those 80 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,775 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,780, with 39 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 699,301 girls |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 331,126 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,131 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 62,854 girls |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,503 girls |
Other spellings of Maddy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Maddy
What does the name Maddy mean?
Maddy means “woman of Magdala” in English, as a form of Madeline.
What is the origin of the name Maddy?
Maddy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Maddy a boy or girl name?
Maddy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maddy?
Maddy ranked #3,780 for US girls in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,775).