Madyson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Madyson is a modern English name derived from the surname Madison, which means 'son of Maud'. Its roots trace back to the Old German name Mahthildis, meaning 'might' and 'battle'. The name has evolved through several forms over time. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name in the United States, and Madyson emerged as a popular variant in the 1990s. The name is seen as trendy and associated with youthfulness. There are notable individuals with this name, enhancing its visibility.
The name Madyson is most popular in Mississippi, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Madyson has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, 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, 'Madyson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2685th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 480th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1153rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Madyson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Madyson"
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪdɪsən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Madyson 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 'Mahthildis', meaning 'might' and 'battle'.
Meaning
son of Maud
Language Evolution
Mahthildis, Maud, Madison
Historical Usage
The name Madison gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly after the 1980s, and Madyson emerged as a trendy variant in the 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Madison, Maddy, Maddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Madyson is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a youthful and contemporary image.
Famous People
Madyson Hargrove - American actress, Madyson McKenzie - Social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Madyson"
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 "Madyson"
"Madyson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2685th of 27321 | 666 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 480th of 35406 | 10,065 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1153rd of 30306 | 2,562 |
Regional Popularity of "Madyson" 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 "Madyson" 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) |
46.49% 1713th/3685 |
70.15% 3139th/4475 |
44.82% 2328th/5194 |
40.11% 2534th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.86% 360th/4582 |
10.77% 556th/5164 |
6.17% 451st/7313 |
8.64% 645th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.46% 1134th/3984 |
28.64% 1285th/4487 |
14.89% 1016th/6822 |
24.47% 1536th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Madyson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Madyson" 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.