Maddison
From Madde (a medieval diminutive of Maud and Magdalene) + -son.
Every Maddison since 1985 — 24,116 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maddison
Maddison is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #439 in 2025 with 703 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 24,116 American babies have been named Maddison. Its peak came in 2009, when 1,167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maddison stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maddison year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 703 | #439 | — | — |
| 2024 | 628 | #488 | — | — |
| 2023 | 641 | #477 | — | — |
| 2022 | 650 | #485 | — | — |
| 2021 | 593 | #520 | — | — |
| 2020 | 649 | #474 | — | — |
| 2019 | 742 | #430 | — | — |
| 2018 | 762 | #405 | — | — |
| 2017 | 880 | #358 | 6 | #11,643 |
| 2016 | 988 | #336 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,054 | #310 | — | — |
| 2014 | 988 | #339 | — | — |
| 2013 | 899 | #356 | — | — |
| 2012 | 909 | #350 | — | — |
| 2011 | 981 | #321 | 5 | #13,581 |
| 2010 | 1,121 | #289 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,167 | #281 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,022 | #330 | 5 | #13,818 |
| 2007 | 871 | #377 | 5 | #13,631 |
| 2006 | 787 | #404 | — | — |
| 2005 | 680 | #449 | — | — |
| 2004 | 565 | #514 | — | — |
| 2003 | 560 | #512 | 6 | #10,378 |
| 2002 | 554 | #500 | — | — |
| 2001 | 581 | #479 | 6 | #10,058 |
| 2000 | 648 | #435 | — | — |
| 1995 | 383 | #594 | 6 | #8,471 |
| 1990 | 88 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,086 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddison mean?
From Madde (a medieval diminutive of Maud and Magdalene) + -son.
How popular is the name Maddison in 2025?
Maddison ranked #439 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 703 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maddison?
24,116 babies have been named Maddison in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maddison most popular?
Maddison peaked in 2009, when 1,167 newborns received the name.
Is Maddison a boy or girl name?
Maddison is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maddison rising or falling?
Maddison is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.