Madisson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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.

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.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madisson"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmædɪsən/

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Origin

English

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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'.

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Meaning

son of Maud

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Language Evolution

Mahthildis (Germanic), Maud (Old French), Madison (English surname), Madisson (modern variant)

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Madison, Maddison, Maddie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Madisson is perceived as a trendy and modern name that is often associated with a youthful and creative spirit.

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Famous People

Madisson Brown (Australian actress), Madisson Lee (social media influencer)

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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.