Madisen
Madisen is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Maud, or son of the powerful battle maiden.
Origin and history
Madisen is a contemporary modern variant spelling of Madison, which originally derives from an English surname meaning 'son of Maud'. Historically a masculine surname-turned-given name, it shifted to a popular feminine given name in the late 20th century. In the United States, Madisen represents a less common phonetic spelling choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,064 babies in the United States have been named Madisen since 1880. It ranks #2443 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2001.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- WA (6.7 %)
- UT (6.5 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
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 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,626 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,613 |
| 2010-2019 | 643 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Madisen
- Madisen Beaty: Actress
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads
Fun facts
- Madisen emerged as an intentional spelling variation during the peak popularity of Madison in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Like many trendy modern names, Madisen traces back through English surname history before becoming a given name.