Madison

#9 in Connecticut

Meaning of Madison

Madison is a traditionally feminine name, pronounced as MAD-uh-suhn in English. It also has a variation: Maddison. The name Madison originated from English surnames, meaning "son of Maud". In the early 1980s, it began gaining popularity as a female first name in the United States and experienced its peak popularity from 2000 to 2003 when it was consistently among the top three names for newborn girls. Despite some decrease over time, Madison remains a popular choice today and continues to rank within the top 50 names for baby girls in the United States.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as MAD-uh-suhn (/ˈmædəsən/)

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Notable People Named Madison

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