Madison
Madison first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2001, when 22,166 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,945.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Madison popular?
Declining Madison is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
| 2020s | 32,429 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98,438 | |
| 2000s | 193,222 | |
| 1990s | 91,907 | |
| 1980s | 3,794 | |
| 1970s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Madison mean?
Madison is an English surname meaning “son of Maud” (or of Matthew). A boy’s surname by origin, it became one of the most popular US girls’ names after the 1984 film Splash.
Nicknames for Madison
- Maddie
- Maddy
Variants & spellings
- Madisyn
- Madyson
- Maddison
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Frequently asked questions
Is Madison a boy or a girl name?
Madison is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Madison a popular name right now?
Madison is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
How popular is the name Madison?
In 2025, Madison ranked #40 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Madison most popular?
Madison was most popular in 2001, when about 22,166 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Madison?
Common nicknames for Madison include Maddie, Maddy.