Madon
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "contention" or "strife".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Madon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Madon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madon births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Madon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,319
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Madon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Madon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Madon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Madon
The name Madon finds its roots in the Hebrew language, originating from the ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East. The earliest known record of the name dates back to around the 6th century BCE, where it was used as a variant of the biblical name Abdon, which means "servant" or "one who serves."
In ancient Hebrew texts, Madon is mentioned as a city in the territory of the Israelite tribe of Asher, located in what is now modern-day Lebanon or northern Israel. This city is referenced in the Book of Joshua, one of the earliest books of the Hebrew Bible, which recounts the conquest and division of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.
Throughout history, the name Madon has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures was Madon of Brittany, a Breton prince who lived in the 6th century CE and is remembered for his role in the establishment of the Kingdom of Brittany in what is now northwestern France.
Another significant bearer of the name was Madon de la Tour, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century and fought alongside King Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land. His bravery and loyalty earned him a place in the chronicles of the time.
In the 16th century, Madon de Berteaucourt was a prominent French artist and sculptor, known for his intricate woodcarvings and ornate altarpieces that adorned churches throughout France.
Moving into more recent times, Madon Massenburg was an American basketball player who played in the NBA from 1988 to 2003, most notably for the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics.
Lastly, Madon Gérard was a French resistance fighter during World War II, who played a crucial role in smuggling Allied soldiers and Jewish refugees out of occupied France. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his bravery and dedication to the resistance movement.
While the name Madon may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical significance and ties to various cultures and eras make it a name with a deep and fascinating legacy.
People
Madon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Madon a common name?
We classify Madon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madon most popular?
The single biggest year for Madon was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madon is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Madon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Madon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Madon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Madon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Madon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Madon?
Want to know how many people share the name Madon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.