Maddison Girl

Popularity: #402 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAD-ih-sun //ˈmædɪsən//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: son of Maud; Hebrew: woman of strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maddison is of English origin, derived from a surname that itself is a variant of the name Madison. The surname Madison has roots in the Old English personal name "Maddock," which is a diminutive form of "Matthew," meaning "gift of God." The transition from Maddock to Madison occurred through the influence of the surname's adoption in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it became associated with the place name Madison, named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.

The name Maddison, as a feminine form, emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of using traditionally masculine surnames as given names for girls. Historically, the name Madison gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, but its roots can be traced back to earlier periods.

The name Madison was notably used in the 18th century, with James Madison's contributions to American history, particularly during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, providing a significant cultural touchpoint.

The name's association with Madison as a prominent political figure helped solidify its place in American nomenclature. Culturally, the name Maddison carries connotations of strength and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of its male counterpart.

The use of surnames as first names has become a notable trend in Western naming conventions, and Maddison exemplifies this shift. The name is often associated with qualities of independence and modernity, resonating with contemporary values.

The diminutive form "Maddie" has also emerged, further enhancing the name's appeal and versatility in various contexts.

Famous people named Maddison

In this section, you will find notable people named Maddison. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maddison who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maddison who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maddison Brown is an actress best known for The Secret Garden, Dynasty, and The Nightingale.

Maddison Lee is a professional soccer player best known for playing with the Australian national team and various club teams.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maddison, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MadelineMayaMeganMiaMollyMira

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maddison. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AddisonMadelineMakennaMarissaMaliaMarinaMeganMira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maddison was first seen in the United States in 1985.

Maddison has ranked as high as #570 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Maddison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maddison is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maddison was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maddison.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 703 0 703
2024 628 0 628
2023 641 0 641
2022 650 0 650
2021 593 0 593
2020 649 0 649
2019 742 0 742
2018 762 0 762
2017 886 6 880
2016 988 0 988
2015 1,054 0 1,054
2014 988 0 988
2013 899 0 899
2012 909 0 909
2011 986 5 981
2010 1,121 0 1,121
2009 1,167 0 1,167
2008 1,027 5 1,022
2007 876 5 871
2006 787 0 787
2005 680 0 680
2004 565 0 565
2003 566 6 560
2002 554 0 554
2001 587 6 581
2000 648 0 648
1999 561 0 561
1998 568 9 559
1997 499 0 499
1996 451 5 446
1995 389 6 383
1994 269 0 269
1993 177 0 177
1992 167 0 167
1991 109 0 109
1990 88 0 88
1989 52 0 52
1988 51 0 51
1987 39 0 39
1986 34 0 34
1985 6 0 6

Top States for Maddison (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 134
23%
CA 72
12%
NC 37
6%
NY 33
6%
FL 33
6%
AZ 20
3%
OH 19
3%
CO 16
3%
MI 15
3%
MO 15
3%
MD 15
3%
UT 14
2%
VA 14
2%
IL 13
2%
SC 13
2%
NJ 13
2%
OR 10
2%
MA 10
2%
IN 9
2%
GA 8
1%
MN 8
1%
PA 8
1%
TN 8
1%
LA 8
1%
WA 8
1%
NV 7
1%
OK 7
1%
NM 6
1%
CT 6
1%
IA 5
1%
KY 5
1%