Maddison Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maddison originates from the Old English surname Madison, which denotes 'son of Matthew', a name that ultimately stems from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God'. The name evolved through various linguistic forms, illustrating its journey from ancient roots to contemporary usage. Today, Maddison is seen as a stylish name with positive associations, though it lacks direct biblical significance.
The name Maddison is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maddison has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maddison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14231st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1342nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 415th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 400th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maddison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maddison"
Pronunciation
/ˈmædɪsən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Maddison is derived from the surname Madison, which originally meant 'son of Matthew'. The name Matthew comes from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.
Meaning
son of Matthew
Language Evolution
Matthew (Hebrew), Mathias (Greek), Maddison (Old English)
Historical Usage
Maddison gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by the rise of the surname as a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Madison, Maddie, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Maddison is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with qualities of independence and strength.
Famous People
Maddison Brown (Australian actress), Madison Beer (American singer and actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maddison"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maddison"
"Maddison" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14231st of 24088 | 36 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1342nd of 27321 | 1,821 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 415th of 35406 | 12,063 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 400th of 30306 | 9,464 |
Regional Popularity of "Maddison" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maddison" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.70% 984th/3685 |
44.83% 2006th/4475 |
25.78% 1339th/5194 |
18.38% 1161st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.73% 354th/4582 |
9.24% 477th/5164 |
5.29% 387th/7313 |
6.06% 452nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.30% 490th/3984 |
10.07% 452nd/4487 |
5.22% 356th/6822 |
6.37% 400th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maddison"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maddison" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.