Maddison
Maddison is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Maud or son of Matthew.
Origin and history
Maddison is a variant spelling of Madison, originally an English surname meaning son of Maud. It gained widespread popularity as a given name in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
24,063 babies in the United States have been named Maddison since 1880. It ranks #936 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #467.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- CA (10.8 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 182 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,258 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,435 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,324 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,864 |
Famous people named Maddison
- Maddison Inglis: Tennis player
- Maddison Brown: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Maddy, Maddie, Mad
Fun facts
- Maddison is a double-d spelling variant of the classic English surname Madison.
- Like its counterpart Madison, Maddison shifted from a patronymic surname to a popular female given name in late 20th-century America.