Madison
Madison is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Maud or son of Matthew.
Origin and history
Madison originally derived from an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew'. It surged as a feminine given name in the United States during the late 20th century, influenced in part by the movie Splash. It remains a widely recognized modern classic in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
419,806 babies in the United States have been named Madison since 1880. It ranks #85 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #34.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,794 |
| 1990-2000 | 91,907 |
| 2000-2010 | 193,222 |
| 2010-2019 | 98,438 |
| 2020-2029 | 32,429 |
Famous people named Madison
- Madison Beer: Singer, Songwriter
- Madison Keyes: Athlete, Tennis Player
- Madison Bailey: Actress
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread adoption as a female given name after the release of the 1984 film Splash.
- Madison spent over two decades consistently ranking among the top 10 most popular girl names in the United States.