Find out how popular the first name Maddison has been for the last 39 years (from 1985 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maddison by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Maddison is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Maddison being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 634 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maddison.

The history of the first name Maddison

The name Maddison originated from the English surname Madison, which itself derived from the medieval name "Mathiuson." This name can be traced back to the Latin name "Matthias," meaning "gift of God." The name Maddison gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.

In ancient times, the name Matthias was commonly used in Christian communities, with reference to the apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The name Matthias appears in the Biblical book of Acts, where the apostle is chosen by casting lots.

The earliest recorded use of the name Maddison as a given name dates back to the late 19th century in the United States. One of the earliest known individuals with the name was Maddison Ellsworth (1864-1948), an American educator and school administrator from New York.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maddison. These include Maddison Peet (1872-1936), an American author and journalist known for her works on American Indian culture. Another notable figure was Maddison Kilburn (1903-1983), an Australian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Western Australia in the 1920s and 1930s.

In the field of entertainment, Maddison Jaizani (born 1992) is a French-Tunisian model and actress who has appeared in several films and television shows. Maddison Phillips (born 1994) is an American actress best known for her role in the television series "The Michael J. Fox Show."

Additionally, Maddison Gough (born 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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