Madison name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Usage: English

Pronunciation: ma-dih-son

Meaning: Son of Maud, Son of the Mighty Warrior, Son of Madde, Child of Matthew, Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene and God's Gift

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What does Madison mean?
Variations of Madison
Nicknames for Madison
Middle Names for Madison
How popular is Madison?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Madison
Famous People Named Madison
Lists having Madison

What does Madison mean?

Madison is a unisex name that has origins in both England and America. The name Madison comes from the English surname, which is derived from the given name Maud. The meaning of Madison is "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew".

The first recorded use of Madison as a given name was in 1784, when James Madison was elected to the Continental Congress.

Madison was popularized as a girl's name in the 1980s by the TV show Dynasty.

Today, Madison is a popular name for girls in both America and England. According to Social Security Administration data, Madison was the 29th most popular girl's name in America in 2021.

There are many famous people named Madison, including the Founding Father James Madison, the capital city of Wisconsin, and several actresses.

The most well-known Madison is probably James Madison, who was the fourth president of the United States.

He was one of the main authors of the Constitution and is known as the "Father of the Constitution."

Madison is also the capital city of Wisconsin, which is located in the Midwest region of the United States.

The city is home to several major corporations, including American Family Insurance and Ex Dane.

There are many reasons why Madison is a great name for a baby. It has a strong meaning, it's unique but not too out there, and it has a lovely sound.

Plus, it's a name that can be used for both girls and boys. If you're looking for a name that will stand the test of time,Madison is definitely one to consider.

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How do I pronounce Madison?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Madison is ma-dih-son. The name can also be pronounced as m(a)-di-son.

Variants of Madison

Maddea, Madisson, Madisongrace

Nicknames for Madison

From mountain of nicknames for the baby name Madison, we love these names:

Names that rhyme with Madison

How popular is the name Madison?

Madison was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 388237 babies have been named Madison since 1880. At its zenith in 2001, it ranked 2nd when 22162 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 179 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 8 times Also, Madison was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 16728 babies have been given the moniker in 40 years. At the peak of its usage in 2007, it ranked 35th when 1556 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 40 years. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 4 times

Madison used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1985 and over 4840 babies have been given the name in 51 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1997,. After 51 years, the name has past its prime. Also, Madison was a common name in New South Wales. Over 4563 babies have been named Madison since 1993.

When at its peak in 2000,. However after 26 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, Madison was a common name in Queensland. Over 3835 babies have been named Madison since 1993.

When at its peak in 2000,. However after 27 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Also, Madison is common in Victoria where over 1130 new-borns have been given the name since 2008.

Presently the name is rising, in 2008, the moniker grabbed the 25th spot and 159 baby girls were given the name.

Madison is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 86 on girl names chart when 80 babies were given the name Madison. Over 872 people have been named Madison in Ireland.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 143 on girl names chart when 82 babies were given the name Madison.

Over 615 babies in Belgium have been named Madison.

Madison is an uncommon baby name in Northern Territory where it is still in use. Madison is a common name in Liberia, Canada and Australia while somewhat familiar name in Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, England, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Morocco and Mexico.

As per our findings, over 420000 babies have been bestowed Madison around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	4090	26	36	5160
2022	3965	27	34	5479
2021	3222	36	29	5930
2020	3724	28	23	6225
2019	3489	32	26	6287
2018	3103	37	22	7081
2017	3061	38	17	7895
2016	2833	42	15	9044
2015	1930	75	11	10095
2014	2883	40	9	10326

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Facts

Madison in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	7	105	77
	0	0	0	48

Numerological aspects of Madison

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Middle names for Madison

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Famous people named Madison

Madison Smartt Bell, American novelist
Madison Cawein, poet from Louisville, Kentucky
Madison Nguyen, American politician from California
Madison Cooper, Madison Alexander Cooper, Jr
Madison Local School District, public school district that serves students in eastern parts of the city of Mansfield
Madison Roswell Smith, United States Representative from Missouri
Madison Clinton Peters, American clergyman,
Madison Avenue, Australian electronic music duo consisting of writer-producer Andy Van Dorsselaer and singer-lyricist Cheyne Coates
Madison Grant, American lawyer, writer
Madison S. Perry, fourth Governor of Florida
Madison Park, American electronica duo composed of husband and wife James and DeAnna Cool
Madison Hedgecock, fullback
Madison, Canadian professional wrestler
Madison Hemings, son of the mixed-race slave Sally Hemings
Madison, Labrador Retriever
Madison Hubbell, American ice dancer
Madison Pettis, American actress, voice actress and model
Madison Miller, US soldier, military officer and railroad manager
Madison Davenport, American actress and singer
Madison Miner Walden, Civil War officer, teacher, publisher, farmer
Madison Lygo in The Zero Theorem as Actress
Madison Kerry in Mulligan as Actress
Madison Eror in Wahine'inoloa as Actress
Madison Scott in The Stalker as Actress
Madison Oldroyd in The Prince of the Blood as Actress
Madison Hathaway in A Poptastic Dance for Two as Actress
Madison Poer in The Young and the Restless as Actress
Madison Absher in The Sacrament as Actress
Madison Kent in Frequency as Actress
Madison Clark is known for her acting in movie Embrace the Darkness
Madison Vollmer, from 2019 comedy and crime film Chicago, who portrayed the Roxie Hart.
Madison Avery played the small role of Lindsay In drama and romance film The Scarlet Pointe Siren Song.
Madison Cruz, from 2004 action, drama film Bottom Out, who portrayed Helen.
Madison Ford portrayed the central role of Laura in 2018 adventure and drama flick Nathan's Kingdom.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
NT.GOV.AU, https://nt.gov.au/law/bdm/popular-baby-names
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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