Madonna
Meaningmy lady · Italian
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #533 in 1933
6 babies were named Madonna in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,880 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1897–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Madonna you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Madonna, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madonna would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadonna first shows up in US birth records in 1897, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 128 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #533. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMadonna was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendMadonna has climbed 1,880 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Italian, Madonna means “my lady”. Our records link it to Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Madonna
Madonna is a girl name of Italian and Latin origin meaning “my lady”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nna”. US birth records list Madonna for girls from 1897 to 2025, in 125 of those 129 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #533 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.5 | 117,188 girls |
| 1900s | 32 | 31,358 girls |
| 1910s | 63 | 15,990 girls |
| 1920s | 94 | 10,620 girls |
| 1930s | 125 | 8,019 girls |
| 1940s | 109 | 9,139 girls |
| 1950s | 97 | 10,280 girls |
| 1960s | 80 | 12,455 girls |
| 1970s | 40 | 24,944 girls |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,676 girls |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 122,699 girls |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 151,057 girls |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 213,220 girls |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 292,683 girls |
Other spellings of Madonna
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Madonna
What does the name Madonna mean?
Madonna means “my lady” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Madonna?
Madonna has Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Madonna a boy or girl name?
Madonna is a girl name.
How popular is the name Madonna?
Madonna ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#533).