Maddison
Meaningson of Maud · English form of Madison
- US rank
- #438
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #281 in 2009
703 babies were named Maddison in the US in 2025. It has climbed 36 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,286 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maddison, 703 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maddison would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaddison first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #281.
- TrendMaddison has climbed 36 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #438. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMaddison is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #247, followed by Arkansas (#250) and Nevada (#264). It's in the top 1,000 in 32 states.
- MeaningMaddison is an English form of Madison, which means “son of Maud”.
About the name Maddison
Maddison is a girl name of English origin meaning “son of Maud”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Maddison for girls from 1985 to 2025, in 41 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #281 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #438, with 703 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 | 48,780 girls |
| 1990s | 184 | 5,449 girls |
| 2000s | 401 | 2,492 girls |
| 2010s | 532 | 1,881 girls |
| 2020s | 397 | 2,517 girls |
Other spellings of Maddison
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Maddison
What does the name Maddison mean?
Maddison means “son of Maud” in English, as a form of Madison.
What is the origin of the name Maddison?
Maddison has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Maddison a boy or girl name?
Maddison is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maddison?
Maddison ranked #438 for US girls in 2025, given to 703 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#281).