Baby Name Popularity Profile

Madden

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Madden.

✦ Little dog 🌍 Irish traditional modern
National Rank (2025) #676
All-Time Peak Rank #544 Achieved 2011
Total U.S. Births 7,682 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 83.9% Boy / 16.1% Girl Leans Male
First Recorded 1997 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 471 births in 2012
πŸ’‘ The Madden Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Little dog
Language Origin Irish
Origin Type single
Derived from the Irish surname Γ“ MadadhΓ‘in, meaning 'descendant of MadadhΓ‘n', a diminutive of 'madadh' (dog or hound).
Common Nicknames
Mad
Pronunciation: MAD-Ι™n
Themes & Categories
traditional modern
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Madden

According to SSA data, Madden achieved its highest historical rank of #544 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 471 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 26 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Madden across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift -8.4% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 471 births in 2012
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 26 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 11
2000s: 1,509
2010s: 3,944
2020s: 2,218

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mad-den
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Utah
Top States Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Washington
States with Data 41
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #281 308 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #583 201 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #564 53 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #322 177 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #713 213 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #365 236 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #535 176 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #427 127 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #689 207 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #414 42 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #366 76 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #494 188 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #924 672 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #795 298 2010 Insufficient historical volume
California #982 784 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #473 178 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 23 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #600 148 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #763 165 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #604 84 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #454 73 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #613 317 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 79 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #773 174 2011 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #247 21 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #682 108 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 21 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 54 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #664 210 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #844 260 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #773 71 2015 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #850 135 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #731 250 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #506 72 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #714 50 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 90 2008 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1027 220 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia Unranked 52 2012 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 17 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #675 39 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #544 14 2013 Insufficient historical volume

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