Madsen
Pronunciation: [ m-ADS-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Madsen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 5 babies have been named Madsen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madsen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,476 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,476
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Madsen is also used as a boy name, ranked #5685.
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About the Name Madsen
Madsen is a girl name .
Is Madsen a boy or girl name? Madsen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,476 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,685. Madsen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Madsen is currently ranked #46,476 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madsen include Mad, Mads, Madsy, Madsie, May, Maie, and Madkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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