Masculine dossier · first seen 2011
Mads
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
30
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Mads
How many people are named Mads?
An estimated 252 living Americans are named Mads.
How rare is Mads?
Mads is very rare among babies today, with 28 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 6.7% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Mads?
The median age of a living American named Mads is approximately 5 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 8 years old.
Is Mads still popular?
Yes — Mads is currently rising in popularity, with 28 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 6.9× higher than the previous decade.
2011Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
6.7%
2025
28
All-time
254