Madison Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAD-ih-sun / /ˈmædɪsən/English; Old French
Meaning
English: 'son of Maud'; Old French: 'from the town of Madison'
Historical & Cultural Background
Madison originally emerged as a surname in England and was derived from the medieval given name Maud. It gained popularity as a first name in the United States in the late 20th century. The name is often associated with Madison, Wisconsin, which was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls in contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Madison has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maddison
- Maddox
International Variants
- Maddison (English)
- Matthias (German)
Famous people named Madison
Madison Bumgarner is a professional baseball player known for his achievements as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Madison Keys is a professional tennis player who has competed at the highest levels of the sport.
Madison Avenue is a famous street in New York City known for its advertising industry.
Fictional characters named Madison
Madison is a character in the film 'Splash', where she is a mermaid who falls in love with a human.
Madison Montgomery is a character in the television series 'American Horror Story: Coven', known for her witchcraft abilities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Madison was first seen in the United States in 1880. Madison has ranked as high as #981 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Georgia, California, Texas, Kentucky, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Madison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Madison (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 22 |
| 1881 | 28 |
| 1882 | 27 |
| 1883 | 22 |
| 1884 | 20 |
| 1885 | 20 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 18 |
| 1888 | 21 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 20 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1900 | 17 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 18 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 19 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 35 |
| 1913 | 46 |
| 1914 | 56 |
| 1915 | 72 |
| 1916 | 68 |
| 1917 | 60 |
| 1918 | 66 |
| 1919 | 61 |
| 1920 | 65 |
| 1921 | 68 |
| 1922 | 74 |
| 1923 | 75 |
| 1924 | 70 |
| 1925 | 64 |
| 1926 | 57 |
| 1927 | 62 |
| 1928 | 49 |
| 1929 | 55 |
| 1930 | 50 |
| 1931 | 41 |
| 1932 | 43 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1935 | 46 |
| 1936 | 54 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1938 | 30 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 45 |
| 1944 | 44 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1947 | 60 |
| 1948 | 46 |
| 1949 | 47 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 51 |
| 1952 | 54 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1954 | 50 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 33 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 81 |
| 1986 | 77 |
| 1987 | 129 |
| 1988 | 103 |
| 1989 | 130 |
| 1990 | 145 |
| 1991 | 177 |
| 1992 | 180 |
| 1993 | 222 |
| 1994 | 235 |
| 1995 | 269 |
| 1996 | 263 |
| 1997 | 268 |
| 1998 | 213 |
| 1999 | 173 |
| 2000 | 138 |
| 2001 | 126 |
| 2002 | 104 |
| 2003 | 86 |
| 2004 | 207 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2006 | 67 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 56 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 36 |