Madisson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Madisson is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Madisson?
Madisson is spelled M-A-D-I-S-S-O-N. The name has 8 letters.
Madisson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Madisson may derive from an English patronymic surname meaning “son of Mad” or “son of Matthew.”
- Origin
- Madisson is commonly associated with English-language naming conventions based on surnames.
- Pronunciation
- MAD-ih-sun · 3 syllables
Madisson Popularity in 2025
Rank#319
Recorded Births958
- Girls usage rose 861 places to #319 and recorded 755 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Madisson Mean?
Madisson may derive from an English patronymic surname meaning “son of Mad” or “son of Matthew.”
Origin: Madisson is commonly associated with English-language naming conventions based on surnames.
How Do You Pronounce Madisson?
PronunciationMAD-ih-sun
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Madisson?
- History
- This name may be a variant spelling of the surname Madison, which itself derives from an English patronymic tradition.
Madisson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 958 | #319 |
| 2024 | Girls | 203 | #1,180 |
| 2023 | Girls | 146 | #1,486 |
| 2022 | Girls | 109 | #1,856 |
| 2021 | Girls | 73 | #2,440 |
| 2020 | Girls | 59 | #2,779 |
| 2019 | Girls | 59 | #2,814 |
| 2018 | Girls | 47 | #3,346 |
| 2017 | Girls | 39 | #3,848 |
| 2016 | Girls | 39 | #3,849 |
| 2015 | Girls | 27 | #4,981 |
| 2014 | Girls | 32 | #4,455 |
| 2013 | Girls | 24 | #5,486 |
| 2012 | Girls | 18 | #6,872 |
| 2011 | Girls | 30 | #4,681 |
| 2010 | Girls | 30 | #4,735 |
| 2009 | Girls | 41 | #3,800 |
| 2008 | Girls | 45 | #3,584 |
| 2007 | Girls | 43 | #3,721 |
| 2006 | Girls | 41 | #3,734 |
| 2005 | Girls | 44 | #3,404 |
| 2004 | Girls | 45 | #3,333 |
| 2003 | Girls | 43 | #3,347 |
| 2002 | Girls | 41 | #3,334 |
When Was Madisson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
958 recorded births
National rank #319
2024 · Girls
203 recorded births
National rank #1,180
2023 · Girls
146 recorded births
National rank #1,486
2022 · Girls
109 recorded births
National rank #1,856
Where Madisson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #130 | 237 |
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| NV | #178 | 14 |
| MD | #225 | 23 |
| NC | #238 | 45 |
| LA | #241 | 18 |
| AR | #250 | 12 |
| AZ | #251 | 28 |