Madison

At a Glance: Name: Madison – Meaning: son of Matthew (via the surname Mathieson); rarely 'son of Maud' – Origin: English (surname, from Mathieson) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: MAD-ih-sin

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Madison is an English surname name, built from Mathieson, and it literally means 'son of Matthew' — though in a few family lines it traces instead to 'son of Maud.' It's a neutral name with a vintage feel, pronounced MAD-ih-sin (/ˈmædəsən/).

Meaning & Origin of Madison

Meaning: Son of matthew (via the surname mathieson); rarely 'son of maud'.

Origin: English (surname, from Mathieson).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Madison

Phonetic: MAD-ih-sin   IPA: /ˈmædəsən/

Popularity of Madison

Madison hit its high point at #2 in 2001, when 22,166 babies got the name; by 2024 it had settled to #46, with 4,563 babies — a big drop from its peak, but still solidly in the top 50.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Madison mean?

Son of matthew (via the surname mathieson); rarely ‘son of maud’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Madison)

How do you pronounce Madison?

Madison is pronounced MAD-ih-sin (IPA: /ˈmædəsən/).

Is Madison a popular name right now?

Madison peaked at #2 in 2001 and is ranked #46 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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