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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Matthew (via the surname Mathieson); rarely 'son of Maud'
- Origin
- English (surname, from Mathieson)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MAD-ih-sin
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
MAD-ih-sinIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Madison mean?
Son of Matthew (via the surname Mathieson); rarely ‘son of Maud’. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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