Madden
How to say it: MAD-un · /ˈmædən/
From Irish surname O'Madain, 'descendant of Madan', a diminutive of madadh ('hound'). Used as a given name from the late 20th century.
Madden was the 637th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 570 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #533 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #637 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 570 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,108 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #533 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,666 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Madden is recent with the 2020s as its peak. At its height now, it is expected to climb further.
What goes with it
Punchy and modern, Madden blends soft tones with crisp edges. Maddie serves as a playful short form and Flynn shares its verve.
Nicknames
- Mad
- Maddie
Honouring a Madden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Madden is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
In France: #2,666 for boys in 2025.
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