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Madden

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAD-uhn /ˈmæd.ən/Medium

Meaning: Dog, houndMedium

In 30 seconds: Madden is an English name meaning 'dog' or 'hound', used here for a girl though it comes from a surname.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDog, hound
U.S. rank (2025)#1331 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births168 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madden is an English name with the underlying sense of 'dog' or 'hound', the kind of meaning often carried by old surnames before they became first names. The doubled 'd' and the firm ending give it a sturdy, unisex sound. No notable bearer is recorded for it here.

Its surname feel and crisp two-syllable rhythm place it among the modern wave of last-names-as-first-names chosen for daughters.

Did you know? Madden likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Madden — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Madden…

Madison— Another English surname-turned-girl's-name with the same 'Mad-' opening.
Maddox— Shares Madden's surname origin and hard double-d sound.
Maddie— A natural nickname Madden shares with the 'Mad-' name cluster.
Rowen— the same nature feel
Hellen— another nature pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madden mean?

Madden is usually explained as meaning 'dog, hound' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Madden?

It's commonly said MAD-uhn /ˈmæd.ən/.

Is Madden a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Madden is used as a girl name.

How popular is Madden?

In 2024, Madden ranked #1807 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.

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