girl name
Madison
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#40 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Madison in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison a boy or a girl name?
Madison is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.