Madyson
A feminine given name of Old English origin meaning "maiden's town".
Name Census estimates that about 13,102 living Americans carry the first name Madyson. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madyson today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madyson births was 2007 (905 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madyson. 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.
People living today
13K
~ 1 in 26,160 Americans
Peak year
2007
905 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,616
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Madyson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madyson from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7,217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madyson 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 Madyson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madysons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 46 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Madyson, while Wyoming, Rhode Island, New Hampshire recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 257 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madyson
The name Madyson is a relatively modern variation of the name Madison, which has its roots in the English surname derived from the medieval name "Matthew." Matthew itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift from God." The name Madison emerged as an English surname in the late 16th century, becoming a popular given name in the United States in the 19th century.
The spelling variation "Madyson" is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a way to create a more unique or individualized spelling of the name. While the name Madison has a long history, the specific spelling "Madyson" is a relatively recent development and does not have a clearly documented origin or widespread historical usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madison being used as a given name was in 1805, when James Madison, the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817), was in office. It is likely that the popularity of the name Madison was influenced by President Madison's tenure and prominence.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Madison or a variant spelling, including:
1. Dolley Madison (1768-1849), wife of President James Madison and a prominent figure in her own right, known for her social and political influence.
2. Madison Smartt Bell (born 1957), an American novelist and professor of English literature.
3. Madison Hubbell (born 1991), an American ice dancer and Olympic medalist.
4. Madison Pettis (born 1998), an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.
5. Madison Wolfe (born 2002), an American actress who has appeared in various horror and thriller films.
It is worth noting that while the spelling "Madyson" is a relatively recent variation, it does not have a well-documented historical significance or widespread usage in comparison to the more traditional spelling "Madison."
People
Madyson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madyson 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
Madyson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madyson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13,102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madyson 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 26,160 US residents.
Is Madyson a common name?
We classify Madyson as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13,293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madyson most popular?
The single biggest year for Madyson was 2007, when 905 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madyson is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madyson a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madyson in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.