Declining since 2009, #1,326 for girls today.
Popularity of Madisyn since 1986
Babies named Madisyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 1,591 |
| 2000s | 7,656 |
| 2010s | 6,435 |
| 2020s | 1,667 |
Meaning & origin
Madisyn is a modern spelling variant of Madison, a name that surged in popularity for girls in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1986, it saw its peak rank in 2010 and has been gradually declining in use since 2009. In 2025 it ranked 1326, with roughly 1 in 9567 girls receiving the name. The name has been most common in Alabama, Wisconsin, and Georgia. As with many creatively spelled names, Madisyn reflects a trend toward distinctive orthography while maintaining the familiar sound of its parent name.
Madisyn is a respelling of Madison, which originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Maud' (Maud being a medieval feminine given name). The given name Madison gained popularity for girls in the 1990s and 2000s, partly inspired by the title character of the 1984 film Splash. The Madisyn spelling emerged as a creative variation during this trend, following a pattern of distinctive spellings that often substitute 'y' or 'yn' for 'on'.
Where Madisyn 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, Maddy, Mad, Syn
Sibling names for Madisyn
Names that share Madisyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Madisyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Madisyn's over the last 50 years.
