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Madden

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Madden: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.

Madden began as an Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic *Ó Madáin*, meaning “descendant of Madán”—a personal name likely rooted in *madadh*, or “hound,” giving it a subtle, spirited sense of loyalty or ferocity. The most famous bearer is legendary American football coach John Madden, whose name became synonymous with the blockbuster *Madden NFL* video game series, a cultural touchstone far beyond sport. While no major Scottish places bear the name, the surname has strong roots in County

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20103 babies
Latest (2010)
#6383 babies
Total births
3since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).