Madyson
Madyson is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Maud or son of Matthew.
Origin and history
Madyson is a modern American spelling variant of Madison, which originally derived from an English surname meaning son of Maud or son of Matthew. It gained popularity in the United States alongside other inventive spellings featuring the letter Y during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While less common than the standard spelling, it remains in regular use.
Popularity in the United States
13,372 babies in the United States have been named Madyson since 1880. It ranks #1380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1538.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.3 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- OH (5 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
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 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,715 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,217 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,834 |
| 2020-2029 | 565 |
Nicknames
Maddy, Madi, Mads
Fun facts
- Madyson arose in the U.S. during the late 1990s as part of a trend incorporating the letter Y into traditional surname-derived first names.
- Despite its distinct spelling, Madyson shares its pronunciation and etymological roots completely with Madison.