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Madison

MAD-i-sən

Popularity

#46

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

422,660

Peak Year

#22,292 in 2001

First Recorded

1880

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname meaning 'son of Maud'. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Madison Beer

    American singer and songwriter

  • Madison Keys

    American professional tennis player

Nicknames

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeConfidentAmbitious

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