"son of Maud"
Origin: English
Language: English
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"mighty in battle"
Origin: Germanic
Language: English
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The Story of Madisson
Madisson is a variant spelling of Madison, an English surname turned first name. Originally a surname meaning 'son of Maud' (Maud being a medieval form of Matilda, from Old German 'Mahthildis,' meaning 'mighty in battle'), Madison transitioned to a first name in the United States. The name was virtually unknown for girls until the 1984 film 'Splash,' in which a mermaid chose it from a New York City street sign.
Madison exploded in popularity after the 1984 film 'Splash,' and by the 1990s had become a top-5 girls' name in the US. The Madisson spelling with double-S is a creative variation used by parents who want a distinctive twist on the beloved name.
Madison has become quintessentially American, evoking contemporary sophistication. It reflects the American tradition of surname-as-first-name, particularly popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. President James Madison lends the name additional historical prestige.
Historical Record
Madisson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 1,718 babies have been named Madisson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madisson is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,177 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Madison was inspired by the 1984 mermaid film 'Splash' — before the film, the name was essentially unused as a girl's name
- President James Madison (4th US president) is the most famous historical Madison, though he was male
Madisson in Other Languages
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Madison
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Madison
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Madison
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Madison
Popularity Over Time
#1,177
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Madison Bumgarner
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1989
MLB pitcher celebrated for his dominant World Series performances with the San Francisco Giants
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,177
- Total SSA Count
- 203
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Maddie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madisson
What does the name Madisson mean?
"son of Maud" (from English). "mighty in battle" (from Germanic). Madisson is a variant spelling of Madison, an English surname turned first name. Originally a surname meaning 'son of Maud' (Maud being a medieval form of Matilda, from Old German 'Mahthildis,' meaning 'mighty in battle'), Madison transitioned to a first name in the United States. The name was virtually unknown for girls until the 1984 film 'Splash,' in which a mermaid chose it from a New York City street sign.
What is the origin of the name Madisson?
Madisson has English, Germanic, and American origins. In English, it means "son of Maud". In Germanic, it means "mighty in battle".
Is Madisson a boy or girl name?
Madisson is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Madisson?
Madisson is currently ranked #1177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Madisson?
Common nicknames for Madisson include Maddie, Madi, and Maddy.
What are good middle names for Madisson?
Popular middle name pairings include Madisson Grace, Madisson Rose, Madisson Claire, Madisson Mae, Madisson Lynn, Madisson Anne, and Madisson Kate.
What are good sibling names for Madisson?
Names that pair well with Madisson as siblings include Olivia, Avery, Savannah, Jackson, Brayden, and Tyler.
How many syllables does Madisson have?
Madisson has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Madisson a common or rare name?
Madisson is an uncommon name, ranked #1177 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Madisson
Madisson is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "son of Maud" in English .
Madisson is currently ranked #1,177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Madisson has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Madisson include Maddie, Madi, and Maddy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Madisson include Madison, Madilyn, Madilynn, Madisyn, Madina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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