Madden
Madden is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little dog or hound.
Origin and history
Madden originates from an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name Madadhán, meaning 'little dog'. Historically used primarily as a surname, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States in the early 21st century. Its growth as a modern boys' name was significantly influenced by pop culture and surname-as-given-name trends.
Popularity in the United States
7,682 babies in the United States have been named Madden since 1880. It ranks #1383 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #684.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- UT (4.6 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,509 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,944 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,218 |
Famous people named Madden
- Madden San Miguel: Internet Personality, Athlete
Nicknames
Maddy, Mads
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Irish surname Ó Madadháin, rooted in the Old Irish word for dog or hound.
- Madden saw a surge in usage in the 2000s, boosted by the widespread popularity of the Madden NFL video game franchise.