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Madison

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Madison was most popular in 2001, when 22,292 American babies were given the name — ranking #9 that year. In 2025 it ranked #107, with 4,963 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 427,675 people named Madison.

Most popular in2001
Rank that year#9
Births that year22,292
Total since 1880427,675

Madison over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Madison’s peak in 2001. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "son of Maud"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org