Madysen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madysen is a modern English name derived from Madison, which has roots in the name Maud, meaning 'son of Maud.' The name has evolved through various forms, showcasing a journey from Old German to contemporary English. It is currently viewed as fashionable and youthful, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Madysen is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madysen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Madysen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8418th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1484th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5035th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madysen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madysen"
Pronunciation
/ˈmædɪsən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Madysen is a modern variation of the name Madison, which originally derived from a surname meaning 'son of Maud.' The name Maud itself has roots in the Old German name Mathilda, meaning 'battle-mighty.'
Meaning
son of Maud
Language Evolution
Maud, Mathilda, Madison
Historical Usage
Madysen gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought unique and contemporary spellings of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Madison, Maddie, Mady
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Madysen is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a youthful and creative spirit.
Famous People
Madysen K. Wright, American athlete, Madysen McGowan, Canadian actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madysen"
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 "Madysen"
"Madysen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8418th of 27321 | 128 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1484th of 35406 | 2,252 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5035th of 30306 | 316 |
Regional Popularity of "Madysen" 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 "Madysen" 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% 5194th/5194 |
91.36% 5771st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.96% 1052nd/4582 |
38.38% 1982nd/5164 |
25.83% 1889th/7313 |
23.64% 1764th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
82.61% 3291st/3984 |
- |
70.13% 4784th/6822 |
82.01% 5147th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madysen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madysen" 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.