Rising since 1989, #319 for girls today.
Popularity of Madisson since 1989
Babies named Madisson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 449 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 1,548 |
Meaning & origin
Madisson is a modern English feminine name and a creative respelling of Madison. First recorded in 1989, it entered the U.S. chart relatively late compared to its root name. By 2025, Madisson ranked 319th, with a 1-in-1,678 incidence rate among newborn girls. The name has been on a rising trajectory since its debut, reaching its peak rank in 2025. Its top states include Washington D.C. (where it's most popular per capita), Nevada, and Texas, reflecting a regional preference for stylish, surname-inspired names. While Madison remains the standard spelling, Madisson offers a distinct alternative that fits within the modern trend of personalized name spellings.
Madisson is a respelling of Madison, a surname that originated as a patronymic meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew." Madison itself gained popularity as a given name for girls in the 1980s and 1990s, largely influenced by the character Madison from the 1984 film "Splash." The variant Madisson emerged as a more creative spelling during this trend.
Where Madisson is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Madisson” around the world
Where Madisson lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Madi, Mad
Sibling names for Madisson
Names that share Madisson's style, for a brother or sister.
