Madsen
Meaningson of Mads · Danish
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,659 in 2024
9 babies were named Madsen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,209 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Madsen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Madsen, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madsen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadsen first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #5,659.
- TrendMadsen has slipped 1,209 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Danish, Madsen means “son of Mads”.
About the name Madsen
Madsen is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Mads”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-sen”. US birth records list Madsen for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 19 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #5,659 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,307,692 boys |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 2010s | 4.1 | 244,499 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Madsen
What does the name Madsen mean?
Madsen means “son of Mads” in Danish.
What is the origin of the name Madsen?
Madsen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Madsen a boy or girl name?
Madsen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Madsen?
Madsen ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#5,659).