Madison Name Origin
/MAD-uh-sun/-
American (Anglo-American) 70%
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Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 20%
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Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Madison
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Madison originated as a surname meaning 'son of Maud' in Old English. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century, especially for girls, partly influenced by the surname of President James Madison and the popularity of the surname as a first name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Madison each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).