Madison

Girls

Best rank #16 (2008) · ranked in 16 years

Madison climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 16 years, topping out at #16 in 2008.

It eased from #16 in 2008 to #96 in 2023.

As of the latest count (2025), Madison has fallen out of the top ranks.

In 2008, 17,104 babies were given the name Madison.

Madison was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820162023
  1. 2023965,205
  2. 2022965,536
  3. 2021816,000
  4. 2020696,281
  5. 2019806,337
  6. 2018677,140
  7. 2017597,948
  8. 2016529,099
  9. 20154110,182
  10. 20144010,373
  11. 20133810,645
  12. 20123411,448
  13. 20113012,455
  14. 20102813,230
  15. 20092115,313
  16. 20081617,104

Similar names

Michael, Mason, Mia stand out as close matches to Madison, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Madison a popular name?
Madison reached a best rank of #16 in 2008 and has charted in 16 years.
Where does Madison rank now?
Madison does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Madison a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Madison most popular?
Madison peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)