Girl & boy name
Madden
As of 2025, Madden ranks #675 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 402 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #809 to #675 over the past five years. SSA records for Madden go back to 1997; the peak came in 2011 at #544, with 470 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in South Dakota, where it ranks #221 among boy names.
Rankings
Madden popularity, 1880–2025
Where Madden is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Madden in the most recent year of SSA data.
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Madden as a girl name
Madden is currently the #1326 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 168 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #2779, now it sits at #1326. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1997 is happening right now. State by state, Nebraska leads the way at #396.