Madison

Meaning of Madison

Son of Maud or Matthew

Madison has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Madison

Madison has held fairly steady, sitting around #40 in 2025 after peaking at #2 in 2001.

Madison as a boy's name

Madison is also used as a boy's name. Son of Maud; Mighty warrior

Notable people named Madison

• Madison Beer
  American singer and actress
• Madison Keys
  American professional tennis player
• Madison Bailey
  American actress and model
• Madison Chock
  American ice dancer
• Madison Davenport
  American actress and singer

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Questions about the name Madison

What does the name Madison mean?

Madison means son of maud or matthew, and it comes from English origins.

Is Madison a boy's or a girl's name?

Madison is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Madison?

In 2025, Madison ranked #40 for girls, up from #46 the year before.

When was Madison most popular?

Madison peaked at #2 in 2001.