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Madison Girl

Popularity: #46 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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 originated as a surname in England and became popular as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century. It gained prominence partly due to its association with James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. The name has been used for various places, including Madison, Wisconsin, which further popularized it as a first name. Today, Madison is widely recognized as a feminine name.

Trend Summary

Madison has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Maddison
  • Madisyn

International Variants

  • Madison (English)
  • Maddison (English)

Famous people named Madison

Madison Beer is an American singer and songwriter known for her music career and social media presence.

Madison Pettis is an American actress and voice actress recognized for her roles in various television shows and films.

Madison Keys is an American professional tennis player who has competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments.

Madison Iseman is an American actress known for her roles in horror films and television series.

Fictional characters named Madison

Madison is a character in the film 'The Last House on the Left', where she plays a pivotal role in the story.

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 1970. Madison has ranked as high as #9 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 484
11%
TX 465
11%
FL 352
8%
NY 341
8%
NJ 205
5%
NC 196
4%
PA 181
4%
GA 149
3%
OH 148
3%
VA 141
3%
IL 137
3%
MA 122
3%
MD 112
3%
AZ 96
2%
WA 96
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
19715
19756
19816
198442
1985301
1986647
1987749
1988824
19891,225
19901,408
19912,471
19923,165
19934,384
19946,264
19959,775
199613,410
199715,189
199817,787
199918,054
200019,968
200122,166
200221,773
200320,201
200420,628
200519,578
200618,635
200717,968
200817,046
200915,254
201013,194
201112,406
201211,416
201310,604
201410,331
201510,107
20169,055
20177,907
20187,099
20196,300
20206,249
20215,962
20225,506
20235,174
20244,563