Madisson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madisson is a modern English name that evolved from the surname Madison, which means 'son of Maud'. Its roots trace back to the Germanic name Mahthildis, meaning 'powerful battler'. The name has gained popularity in the United States since the 1980s, and is often associated with a youthful and creative image. It does not have biblical relevance and has several variants.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madisson"
Pronunciation
/ˈmædɪsən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Madisson is a modern variant of the name Madison, which originally derived from a surname meaning 'son of Maud'. The name Maud itself is of Old French origin, stemming from the Germanic name Mahthildis, meaning 'powerful battler'.
Meaning
son of Maud
Language Evolution
Mahthildis (Germanic), Maud (Old French), Madison (English surname), Madisson (modern variant)
Historical Usage
The name Madison gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly after the 1980s, as a given name for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Madison, Maddison, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Madisson is perceived as a trendy and modern name that is often associated with a youthful and creative spirit.
Famous People
Madisson Brown (Australian actress), Madisson Lee (social media influencer)
📊 Madisson Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 203 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 14 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madisson"
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 "Madisson"
"Madisson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7071st of 27321 | 167 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3446th of 35406 | 694 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2515th of 30306 | 857 |
Regional Popularity of "Madisson" 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 "Madisson" 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) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
75.62% 3465th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
43.69% 3195th/7313 |
43.03% 3211th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
62.47% 2803rd/4487 |
25.26% 1723rd/6822 |
33.56% 2106th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madisson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madisson" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Madisson" in the United States
The name Madisson is most popular in Texas, 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 Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madisson has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling 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, 'Madisson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7071st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3446th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2515th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madisson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.