Madison
Madison is an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' that evolved into a popular first name, particularly after the 1984 film 'Splash' featured a mermaid who named herself after Madison Avenue. It has transformed from a masculine surname to a predominantly feminine given name with a modern, sophisticated appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,028. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 12,406
- 2012: 11,417
- 2013: 10,605
- 2014: 10,333
- 2015: 10,107
- 2016: 9,057
- 2017: 7,910
- 2018: 7,103
- 2019: 6,304
- 2020: 6,253
- 2021: 5,964
- 2022: 5,507
- 2023: 5,179
- 2024: 4,581
- 2025: 4,945
- 2026 (projected): 5,028
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Maddison, Madisyn, Madyson)
- •Originally a surname and boy's name that successfully transitioned to feminine use
- •Strong presidential association with James Madison, fourth U.S. President
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Madison Keys
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Madison Davenport
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Statistics
419,806
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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