Madden - A very unique male name
Madden at a glance
Madden is ranked #671 among boy baby names in 2025, with 368 births in 2025. It peaked in 2011 at #541 and first appeared on the charts in 2003.
- Rank in 2025
- #671
- Births in 2025
- 368
- Peak year
- 2011 (#541)
- First appeared
- 2003
- Trend
- #793 in 2020 → #671 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,984 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (68 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,984 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Madden peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 541.
Famous with this name
Richard Madden
Madeleine Madden
John Madden
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Madden is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Madden is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #247 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,027.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Madden is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Madden origin and meaning
Irish — transferred surname
From Irish Madadhan, a personal name derived from madadh, 'dog'
Madden is an Irish surname (anglicised from O Madain / Madadhan) whose American boy's-name use begins in 2003 — the era of the Madden NFL video games and coach John Madden's fame, though the surname itself is centuries old. It peaked in 2012 and, after a dip, has risen again recently. The surname etymology is the standard one given for the family name.
Attested etymology
Madden is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Madden, pop culture references for the name Madden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Madden
We've found the following names that sound similar to Madden, sorted by popularity.
Montana / Matan / Mateen / Mohamedamin / Muhammadamin / Maddon / Matin / Mohamedamiin /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 671 |
| 2024 | 688 |
| 2023 | 637 |
| 2022 | 639 |
| 2021 | 818 |
| 2020 | 793 |
| 2019 | 782 |
| 2018 | 782 |
| 2017 | 687 |
| 2016 | 676 |
| 2015 | 612 |
| 2014 | 628 |
| 2013 | 605 |
| 2012 | 547 |
| 2011 | 541 |
| 2010 | 614 |
| 2009 | 563 |
| 2008 | 626 |
| 2007 | 835 |
| 2006 | 1064 |
| 2005 | 1737 |
| 2004 | 4038 |
| 2003 | 3362 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 247 |
| Utah | 281 |
| Iowa | 322 |
| Louisiana | 365 |
| Nebraska | 366 |
| Idaho | 414 |
| Arkansas | 427 |
| Kansas | 454 |
| Indiana | 473 |
| Tennessee | 494 |
| Alabama | 506 |
| Oklahoma | 535 |
| Connecticut | 544 |
| Nevada | 564 |
| Arizona | 583 |
| Wisconsin | 600 |
| Colorado | 604 |
| Ohio | 613 |
| Michigan | 664 |
| Massachusetts | 675 |
| Kentucky | 682 |
| Minnesota | 689 |
| Washington | 713 |
| South Carolina | 714 |
| Pennsylvania | 731 |
| Missouri | 763 |
| Maryland | 773 |
| Georgia | 773 |
| Florida | 795 |
| Illinois | 844 |
| North Carolina | 850 |
| Texas | 924 |
| California | 982 |
| New York | 1027 |
Even more about Madden
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Madden a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Madden?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
MAD-en · /ˈmædən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Maddon — o-spelling, rarely recorded.
- Maden — Single-d spelling, rarely recorded.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Madden has a strong, sporty, Irish-surname energy and has proven more durable than most 2000s surname transfers. Parents should know the football-video-game echo is part of its rise — and most embrace it.
Worth knowing
- Strong association with John Madden and the Madden NFL games.
- Also identical to the verb 'madden' (to anger) — a minor but real wordplay angle.
