Madisson
How to say it: MAD-ih-sun · /ˈmædɪsən/
Modern respelling of Madison, English surname meaning 'son of Maud/Matthew' - common feminine spelling since 2000s
Madisson was the 25th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 958 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 958 |
| Share of births | 1 in 483 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #42 |
| In France, 2025 | #701 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely modern in use, almost all of Madisson belongs to the last forty years. Its peak came in the 2020s where it remains, though a slip is expected.
What goes with it
Madisson moves in three soft syllables with a breathy finish, bright and elaborate. Emmalynn shares a similar ornate style.
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Nicknames
- Maddie
- Madi
Honouring a Madisson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Madisson is about 1 in 21.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #701 for girls in 2025.
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