Madison
Madison is a girl name that ranked #46 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #2 in 2001.
Latest rank
#46
Peak rank
#2
Reached in 2001
Total recorded usage
401,087
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Madison
Madison sits comfortably in the current US rankings, suggesting durable rather than trend-driven appeal. Its English heritage gives it a grounded quality that works across different naming styles.
Madison sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Madison appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #2 in 2001, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Well-known namesakes: Madison Beer, singer
Page Notes
Pronunciation: MADISON
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.