UK girl's name
Madie
A feminine diminutive of Maud or Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Madie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Madie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Madie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Madie ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Madie.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Madie mean?
The name Madie is a diminutive form of the name Madeline, which has its roots in the Germanic name Matilda or Mahthildis. The name Matilda is derived from the Old High German elements "maht" meaning "might" or "strength" and "hild" meaning "battle". This name was popular among the Franks and Saxons during the Middle Ages.
The name Madeline gained popularity in France during the 12th century, where it was influenced by the Latin word "Magdalena", referring to Mary Magdalene from the Bible. In French, the name was spelled as "Madeleine". The diminutive form "Madie" emerged as a shorter and more casual variant of Madeline.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Madie dates back to the 14th century. Madie de Courtenay was a French noblewoman who lived from 1345 to 1404. She was the daughter of Peter I, Duke of Bourbon, and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
Another notable Madie was Madie Odell (1679-1743), an English actress who performed in various plays during the 18th century. She was known for her roles in comedies and was considered a talented actress of her time.
In the 19th century, Madie Donohoe (1835-1891) was an Irish-American actress and playwright. She was born in Ireland but gained fame in the United States for her performances in various theaters, particularly in New York City.
Madie Norwood (1876-1959) was an American singer and vaudeville performer who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.
Madie Norman (1901-1998) was a British actress and dancer who appeared in several films and stage productions. She was particularly known for her roles in musical comedies and her dancing skills.
While the name Madie is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and cultures. From French noblewomen to talented actresses and performers, the name Madie has been carried by many remarkable individuals throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Madie over time
The chart below shows babies named Madie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Madie, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Madie
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Madie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Madie in the UK right now?
In 2010, Madie was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Madie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Madie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Madie?
A feminine diminutive of Maud or Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle).
How many people are called Madie in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Madie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.