Madisyn
Madisyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Maud (derived from Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle').
Origin and history
Madisyn is a modern American spelling variant of Madison, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Maud'. The name Maud ultimately derives from the Germanic name Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle'. It gained popularity for girls in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
17,374 babies in the United States have been named Madisyn since 1880. It ranks #1157 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #899.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NY (5 %)
- MI (4.8 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,591 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,656 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,435 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,667 |
Famous people named Madisyn
- Madisyn Shipman: Actress
- Madisyn Cox: Swimmer, Athlete
Nicknames
Maddy, Madi, Maddie
Fun facts
- Madisyn reflects the popular late 1990s and 2000s American trend of inserting the letter 'y' into traditional names.
- Despite its modern look, the name connects back to the medieval name Maud and the ancient Germanic name Matilda.