Find out how popular the first name Madisson has been for the last 35 years (from 1989 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Madisson by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Madisson is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 144 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Madisson.

The history of the first name Madisson

The name Madisson is a modern variant of the name Madison, which has its roots in the English surname derived from the medieval name "Matthew". The name Matthew comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God". This Hebrew name was later Latinized to Matthaeus in ancient Rome.

The spelling "Madison" is believed to have originated in the late 16th century as an English surname, possibly as a variant of the French place name "Mâcon". The earliest recorded use of the name Madison as a given name dates back to the late 18th century, around the time of the American Revolution.

One of the earliest and most notable individuals with the name was James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers. He was a key figure in drafting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Another historical figure with the name was Dolley Madison (1768-1849), the wife of James Madison and a prominent First Lady of the United States. She is credited with saving important historical documents and portraits from the White House during the War of 1812.

In literature, the character Madison Mayberry appeared in the popular American novel "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain, published in 1881. This helped to further popularize the name in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Madison Square Garden, the famous sports and entertainment venue in New York City, was named after James Madison in 1925, further cementing the name's prominence in American culture.

Other notable historical figures with the name include Madison Smartt Bell (born 1957), an American novelist and literary critic, and Madison Bumgarner (born 1989), a professional baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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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