Names Starting With M
GirlEnglish#30 in 2025
Madison
Madison is a girls' name of English origin meaning “son of Matthew, gift of God.” It ranked #30 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MAD-ih-sun
meaning & origin
The name Madison means “son of Matthew, gift of God.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Maud/Matthew.' Its use as a girl's name exploded after the 1984 film 'Splash,' in which a mermaid chooses the name from a New York street sign.
popularity over time
#222020
#242021
#262022
#282023
#302024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #30 |
| 2023 | #28 |
| 2022 | #26 |
| 2021 | #24 |
| 2020 | #22 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Madison
- President James Madison
- Madison (character in Splash)
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