Madysen first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Madysen has been for the last 33 years (from 1990 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Madysen

A feminine name of English origin, a variant spelling of Madison.

Popularity of Madysen by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Madysen is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Madysen being female.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Madysen.

Year	Male Count	Female Count
2022	0	12
2021	0	13
2020	0	17
2019	0	23
2018	0	18
2017	0	36
2016	0	32
2015	0	44
2014	0	57
2013	0	63
2012	0	74
2011	0	116
2010	0	112
2009	0	152
2008	0	166
2007	0	167
2006	0	145
2005	0	179
2004	5	175
2003	0	143
2002	0	193
2001	0	170
2000	0	153
1999	0	119
1998	0	106
1997	0	82
1996	0	51
1995	0	32
1994	0	11
1993	0	11
1992	0	7
1991	0	10
1990	0	6

The history of the first name Madysen

The name Madysen is a modern, English variant of the name Madison, which has its origins in the Old English surname "Maddi's son." The surname itself is derived from the Germanic personal name Matto or Mattu, meaning "son of Matthew."

Madysen is a relatively new name, having gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, when the surname Madison first appeared in England. However, it was not until the late 18th century that Madison began to be used as a given name, likely inspired by the fame of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.

While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that mention the name Madysen specifically, the name Madison has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the 16th century in England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madison as a given name is Mary Madison, born in Virginia in 1765.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Madison or its variants. One of the most famous is James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers. Other notable figures include Dolley Madison (1768-1849), the wife of James Madison and a prominent First Lady, and James Madison Porter (1793-1862), an American politician and Secretary of War under President John Tyler.

While the name Madysen is a relatively modern variant, there have been a few individuals who have carried this spelling of the name. One example is Madysen Natowich, a Canadian actress born in 1998, who is known for her roles in television shows like "The Killing" and "The Man in the High Castle." Another is Madysen Jacobs, an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality TV show "The X Factor" in 2012.

Overall, the name Madysen is a modern twist on the traditional name Madison, which has its roots in Old English and has been carried by several notable figures throughout history, particularly in the United States.

Data source

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