Maddison
Maddison: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmædɪsən/ · /ˈmædəsən/
Meaning and origin of Maddison
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of mostly British usage, variant of Madison.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, less common than the female name today.
Etymology
From Madde (a medieval diminutive of Maud and Magdalene) + -son.
How popular is Maddison?
Since 1880, 24,063 girls and 53 boys in the U.S. have been named Maddison (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #281 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #6634 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #439 for girls, with 703 babies given the name.
Names similar to Maddison
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Maddison FAQ
What does the name Maddison mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, of mostly British usage, variant of Madison. A male given name transferred from the surname, less common than the female name today. From Madde (a medieval diminutive of Maud and Magdalene) + -son.
What is the origin of the name Maddison?
Maddison is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Maddison?
Since 1880, 24,063 girls and 53 boys in the U.S. have been named Maddison (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #281 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #6634 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #439 for girls, with 703 babies given the name.
Is Maddison a boy or girl name?
Maddison is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 24,063 girls and 53 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.