Maddison
- Meaning
- Variant of Madison, a surname of debated origin
- Origin
- English
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What does Maddison mean?
Maddison means “Variant of Madison, a surname of debated origin”.
Maddison is a spelling of Madison with an extra “d.” Madison began as an English surname, often interpreted as a patronymic built from a medieval personal name. Explanations connect that older name with Maud or Matthew, so a single translation such as “son of Matthew” is more definite than the evidence allows.
Maddie and Maddy make natural everyday shortenings, while the full name keeps the familiar three-syllable shape of Madison. The doubled consonant changes the spelling rather than creating a separate meaning. If you are honoring a relative whose surname is Maddison, retaining that exact spelling may matter more than choosing the most familiar version.
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How popular is Maddison?
United States · 2025Explore how often Maddison is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #439 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Maddison
- 703 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.9% More than 2024
Maddison over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #439 | 703 |
| 2024 | Girls | #488 | 628 |
| 2023 | Girls | #477 | 641 |
| 2022 | Girls | #485 | 650 |
| 2021 | Girls | #520 | 593 |
| 2020 | Girls | #474 | 649 |
| 2019 | Girls | #430 | 742 |
| 2018 | Girls | #405 | 762 |
| 2017 | Boys | #11,643 | 6 |
| 2017 | Girls | #358 | 880 |
| 2016 | Girls | #336 | 988 |
| 2015 | Girls | #310 | 1,054 |
| 2014 | Girls | #339 | 988 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Maddison
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Madison
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively linked with Maud
Listed as a related name to Maddison.
Madisson
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Spelling of Madison; patronymic origin
Listed as a related name to Maddison.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
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Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Maddison.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Maddison.
Violet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
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