Madison: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Originally meaning son of Maud, Madison was reinvented by a movie mermaid and became one of the most popular names of a generation.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #48
- Peak
- #2 in 2001
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Madison Means
Madison is a unisex name of English origin. Originally meaning son of Maud, Madison was reinvented by a movie mermaid and became one of the most popular names of a generation.
How Popular Madison Is
Madison currently ranks #48 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Madison
- The 1984 movie Splash invented Madison as a girls' name when the mermaid chose it from a street sign.
- Before Splash, Madison was used almost exclusively for boys.
- It was the number two girls' name in America from 2000 to 2002.
Names Like Madison
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Madison
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Questions About Madison
What does Madison mean?
Madison is a unisex name of English origin. Originally meaning son of Maud, Madison was reinvented by a movie mermaid and became one of the most popular names of a generation.
How popular is Madison?
Madison currently ranks #48 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Madison come from?
Madison comes from English roots. The 1984 movie Splash invented Madison as a girls' name when the mermaid chose it from a street sign.
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