Maddison
How to say it: MAD-ih-sun · /ˈmædɪsən/
Variant of Madison; from an English surname meaning 'son of Maud/Mathilda' or 'son of Matthew'.
Maddison was the 25th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 703 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #42 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #25 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 703 |
| Share of births | 1 in 483 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #42 |
| In France, 2025 | #701 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving in recent decades, Maddison peaked in the 2010s. Current use remains close to that peak, though soft declines look ahead.
What goes with it
Breezy and soft with a breathy finish, it is heard as MAD ih sun. Maddi provides a short form and Adalyn pairs well in style.
Nicknames
- Maddi
- Maddy
- Mad
Honouring a Maddison in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maddison is about 1 in 21.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #701 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #155. Ireland: #235.
Famous people named Maddison
- Maddison Keeney (born 1996)Australian diver
- Maddison Inglis (born 1998)Australian tennis player
- Maddison Elliott (born 1998)Australian Paralympic swimmer
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