Baby Name Popularity Profile

Madison

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Madison.

✦ Son of Maud 🌍 English traditional
National Rank (2025) #40
All-Time Peak Rank #2 Achieved 2001
Total U.S. Births 419,806 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.4% Boy / 99.6% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 1970 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 22,166 births in 2001
💡 The Madison Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Son of Maud
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Derived from an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Maud'. Maud is a medieval form of Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle'.
Common Nicknames
Maddy Maddie Mads
Alternative Spellings
Madisyn Maddison
Pronunciation: MAD-i-sun
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Madison

According to SSA data, Madison achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 2001. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 22,166 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 51.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 42 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Madison across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -51.1% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 22,166 births in 2001
Years in Top 100 33 yrs
Years in Top 500 40 yrs
Registry Streak 42 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 16
1980s: 3,794
1990s: 91,907
2000s: 193,222
2010s: 98,438
2020s: 32,429

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ma-di-son
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Alaska, Utah, Delaware, Florida
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #37 3,046 2002 15.7% Decline
Alaska #54 1,004 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #93 5,667 1999 29.2% Decline
Delaware #21 1,348 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #33 22,042 2005 19.1% Decline
New Hampshire #49 2,002 2001 52.3% Decline
Arizona #47 7,212 2004 17.4% Decline
Idaho #83 2,323 2001 25.0% Decline
Georgia #23 16,445 2001 20.7% Decline
Wyoming #72 740 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #64 11,635 2003 21.4% Decline
Colorado #59 6,480 2002 14.3% Decline
Washington #59 8,681 2001 29.7% Decline
North Carolina #39 15,391 2002 23.6% Decline
Maryland #11 8,027 2004 2.1% Decline
Virginia #28 11,881 2004 26.2% Decline
Oregon #77 4,725 2001 45.2% Decline
Montana #53 1,574 2001 50.0% Decline
South Carolina #17 7,241 2006 5.0% Decline
Texas #35 35,758 2001 Stable
Kentucky #104 8,133 2002 34.9% Decline
Arkansas #104 5,026 2001 47.1% Decline
Oklahoma #102 6,267 2001 25.0% Decline
Missouri #54 10,172 2002 8.0% Decline
Kansas #71 4,767 1998 19.1% Decline
Indiana #80 10,515 2002 14.9% Decline
Louisiana #37 7,913 2002 23.0% Decline
Alabama #37 7,944 2002 29.1% Decline
Vermont #44 736 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #35 1,561 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #131 5,277 2003 67.8% Decline
Ohio #90 19,108 2001 47.8% Decline
Connecticut #10 4,511 2003 +2.2% Growth
North Dakota #152 1,393 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #57 15,313 2001 48.6% Decline
Nebraska #114 2,898 2001 48.6% Decline
Maine #109 1,697 2004 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #102 3,560 2003 44.4% Decline
New Jersey #16 10,500 2005 +13.2% Growth
Iowa #59 5,005 2001 4.5% Decline
Minnesota #79 6,692 2001 31.5% Decline
California #44 36,154 2001 19.8% Decline
Pennsylvania #36 18,316 2001 24.8% Decline
New Mexico #24 1,792 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #24 8,142 2001 18.0% Decline
Hawaii #63 1,011 2002 57.7% Decline
South Dakota #80 1,068 2004 Insufficient historical volume
New York #19 21,808 2008 23.1% Decline
Illinois #41 13,577 2002 15.2% Decline
Wisconsin #89 4,650 2004 45.9% Decline
District of Columbia #32 795 2010 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

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