Declining since 2000, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Madisen since 1986
Babies named Madisen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 1,626 |
| 2000s | 2,613 |
| 2010s | 643 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Madisen is a respelled variant of Madison, a name that originated as an English patronymic surname. Though the name first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, its popularity peaked in 2000, reflecting the broader peak of the -son ending names for girls during that era. Since 2000, however, the name has been on a steady decline in usage, and as of 2025 it ranks 8,362 with about 1 in every 133,939 births. This trajectory mirrors that of many creative spellings that gained brief attention before fading to more common forms. Despite its fall from the peak, Madisen remains a recognizable choice for parents seeking a modern twist on a familiar sound.
Madisen is a modern respelling of Madison, which began as an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Maddy." Maud is a medieval English feminine name derived from the Germanic name Mathilda, meaning "strength in battle." Madison gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, especially for girls, and Madisen emerged as a creative variant spelling during the 1980s and 1990s.
Where Madisen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Madi, Maddie, Mad, Denny
Sibling names for Madisen
Names that share Madisen's style, for a brother or sister.
