Madsen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAD-sen / ˈmæd.sənDanish; English
Meaning
son of Mads (Danish); son of Matthew (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Danish culture, Madsen is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Mads,' which is a diminutive of the name Matthew. In English contexts, it similarly signifies 'son of Matthew,' reflecting the common practice of using surnames to denote lineage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Madsen
- Mads
International Variants
- Mads (Danish)
- Matthias (German)
Famous people named Madsen
Madsen Pirie — author.
Fictional characters named Madsen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Madsen was first seen in the United States in 1994. Madsen has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Utah. In the past 5 years the name Madsen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Madsen (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 16 |