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Madisen

Girl name · English

Meaningson of Maud · English form of Madison

Madisen is an English girl name meaning “son of Maud”. It's a form of Madison, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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Madisen Beaty

American actress

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  • Word funMadisen doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationMadisen peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Madisen you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Madisen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 133,333 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMadisen first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Madisen

Madisen is a girl name of English origin meaning “son of Maud”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Madisen

What does the name Madisen mean?

Madisen means “son of Maud” and comes from English, as a form of Madison. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Madison (“son of Maud”), Madisson (“son of Maud”), Maddison (“son of Maud”) and Maddyson (“son of Maud”).

What is the origin of the name Madisen?

Madisen is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Madisen a boy or girl name?

Madisen is a girl name. In 2025, 12 US girls were named Madisen.

How popular is the name Madisen?

Madisen ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #653. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,359 places.

What names are similar to Madisen?

If you like Madisen, you might also like Madysen, Maddisen, Madissen, Madison and Madisson. Madysen is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Madisen?

Madisen is an English girl name meaning “son of Maud”. It's a form of Madison, so it shares that name's history while sounding a little different. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.