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Madison
“Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively linked with Maud”
Say it MAD-uh-sunPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Madison.
Madison developed as an English surname, commonly interpreted as son of Matthew. Another proposed explanation connects it with Maud through the historical short form Maddy, so its surname history has more than one interpretation.
Maddie and Maddy offer familiar everyday forms. The full name keeps a three-syllable rhythm, which may appeal to families looking for a surname-style name with a shorter option at home.
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A little perspective
How popular is Madison?
Girls · 2025#404,945 recorded births
Boys · 2025#5,32818 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5,328 | 18 |
| 2025 | Girls | 40 | 4,945 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,315 | 36 |
| 2024 | Girls | 45 | 4,581 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,177 | 26 |
| 2023 | Girls | 37 | 5,179 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,832 | 29 |
| 2022 | Girls | 34 | 5,507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,276 | 36 |
| 2021 | Girls | 29 | 5,964 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,777 | 28 |
| 2020 | Girls | 23 | 6,253 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,463 | 33 |
| 2019 | Girls | 26 | 6,304 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,145 | 37 |
| 2018 | Girls | 22 | 7,103 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,104 | 38 |
| 2017 | Girls | 17 | 7,910 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,869 | 42 |
| 2016 | Girls | 15 | 9,057 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,945 | 75 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | 10,107 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,915 | 40 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | 10,333 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Variations & related forms
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