Maddie
Girl name · 124 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maddie: 124 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 2017.
Often a short form of Madeline or Madison, Maddie carries the charm of its longer origins. Madeline traces back to the biblical Magdala, meaning "tower" in Aramaic, while Madison is an English surname meaning "son of Maud." Among its famous bearers, dancer Maddie Ziegler gained fame on the reality series *Dance Moms*, and actress Maddie Hasson has starred in shows like *Impulse*. The name has no direct place connections, but it shares its root with the Scottish town of Magdalene, near Fife. Today, Maddie stands confidently on its own, a warm, approachable choice that has been steadily popular in Scotland since the 1990s, often doubling as a standalone given name rather than a mere nickname.
Girl 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201715 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5395 babies
- Total births
- 124since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 27%vs prior 5y