Find out how popular the first name Madisyn has been for the last 38 years (from 1986 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Madisyn by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Madisyn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Madisyn being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 234 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Madisyn.

The history of the first name Madisyn

The name Madisyn is a modern English variant of the name Madison, which originated as a surname derived from the medieval English place name "Maddison." This place name is believed to have come from the Old English words "mæddre" meaning "meadow" and "denu" meaning "valley." Thus, the name Madisyn can be interpreted as "one from the meadow valley."

The earliest recorded use of the surname Madison dates back to the 13th century in England. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, particularly popular in the United States after the presidency of James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States and a key figure in the drafting of the Constitution.

While the name Madison has a long history, the spelling variation "Madisyn" is a more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards creative spellings of traditional names. This variant spelling has become increasingly popular in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Madisyn was Madisyn Van Landuyt, a Belgian singer and actress born in 1995. Another notable bearer of the name is Madisyn Shipman, an American child actress born in 2002, known for her roles in films like "Game Night" and "The King of Staten Island."

In the realm of literature, the name Madisyn appeared in the 2010 novel "The Sky Is Everywhere" by Jandy Nelson, where it was the name of one of the main characters. The name has also been used for fictional characters in various TV shows and films.

Other notable individuals with the name Madisyn include Madisyn Zic, an American soccer player born in 1997, and Madisyn Van Gundy, an American college basketball player born in 2000.

While the name Madisyn is a modern variant, it carries the historical roots and meanings associated with the traditional name Madison, reflecting a connection to English place names and the idea of a "meadow valley."

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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