The nameMaddison
Maddison is a British spelling of Madison, an English surname meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew".
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Maddison comes from Madison, "son of Madde", a pet form of Matthew or Maud.
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
Madison became a girl's name after the film Splash (1984). The spelling Maddison is especially common in Britain and Australia, where it reached 63rd place in England and Wales in 2005.
Famous people named Maddison
- Maddison Inglis, tennis player
Popularity of the name Maddison
Maddison in the United States
Maddison was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 9,329 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Maddison. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Maddison in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 631 births a year on average, against 886 in the five years before.
Maddison in the United Kingdom
Maddison was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 6,794 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Maddison. Half of all babies named Maddison in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 452 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Maddison
Names from the same generation as Maddison, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddison mean?
Maddison comes from Madison, "son of Madde", a pet form of Matthew or Maud.
What is the origin of the name Maddison?
English, from a surname.
Is Maddison a girl's or a boy's name?
Maddison is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maddison?
In 2024, Maddison was the 487th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 627 births.
What are the variants of the name Maddison?
Variants and related names of Maddison include Madison, Matthew and Matthieu.
What are good sibling names for Maddison?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lexi, Tessa, Marilyn and Lilly for a sister, Johnny, Mohamed, Johan and Franklin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Maddison?
Maddison Inglis, tennis player.