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Origin, Meaning, and History of Madison
Madison is of English origin and means “son of Maud.” It is a variant of Mathieson, which was initially an English surname. The name is also used as a nickname that means “son of Matthew.” The Old High German name Madison also means strong during battles.
The name is derived from the words maht, which means strength, and hiltja, which means fight. The name has a few other meanings too. Since Madison is the son of Matthew and Matthew means “gift from God,” Madison may also signify “gift from God” by extension. The name also gained popularity as a girl’s name over the years.
The origins of the name Madison may be found in Old English, where “Maud” was a popular female given name and “son of Maud” denoted a powerful warrior. The name gained popularity in the US in the late 20th century after the lead character in the 1980 film “Splash” was named Madison. A few other variations of Madison are Maddison, Maddisyn, Madisyn, Madison, Madisson, Maddyson, and Madyson.
Madison is now a well-liked moniker in the US and several other nations. It is frequently associated with traits like intellect, self-assurance, and independence. There’s also a city of the same name after James Madison, the fourth President of the US and one of the architects of the US Constitution.
The name has made an impact in popular culture and left a mark on the audience, whether it is through youthful, lively characters or strong female leads. There is quite a few Madison in fiction that are admired by the audience. Madison is a prominent character in the American TV series “Gossip Girls.” She is a stunning and ambitious young lady keen to establish herself in New York City’s affluent social scene. The protagonist of “The Haunting of Hill House” is Madison. She is an important character in the supernatural aspects of the novel, with the ability to converse with spirits.
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Famous People With The Name Madison
- Cole MadisonAmerican football player who plays in the National Football league
- Madison Pettis American actress known for her role in the comedy series Cory in the House
- Madison HuAmerican actress known for playing the role of Frankie Wong in TV series Bizaardvark
- Madison BeerAmerican pop singer
- Madison Smartt BellAmerican novelist known for his trilogy of novels about Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution
- Madison IsemanAmerican actress known for her role in the comedy television series Still the King
- Madison ChockAmerican ice dancer, Olympic silver medalist
Madison On The Popularity Chart
Madison has seen significant highs and lows in popularity and ranking charts. Here’s the graphical representation of the same.
Popularity Over Time
Madison gained peak popularity in 1995. After a few ups and downs, Madison has been faring lower in the popularity index since 2020.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Madison’s ranking was good till 1990, after which the number of people with the name were going down. Check out the graph below to learn more.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound
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