Madissen

“a modern variant of Madison, which means 'son of Matt'”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1058US 2023

1.1kBirths / yr

→Stable

174All-time births

📅 Since 199600

How to pronounce Madissen

MAD·uss·EN

/ˈmæd.əss.ˈɛn/ · stress on MAD · 3 syllables

“a modern variant of Madison, which means 'son of Matt'”

American origin · Girl name

What does Madissen mean and where does it come from?

Madissen is a contemporary take on the name Madison, which was originally a surname that has been popularized as a first name for girls. The name gained significant popularity in the late 20th century, particularly after becoming popularized in the media. Its unique spelling helps it stand out as a

Cultural significance

Madissen has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a modern variant of madison, which means 'son of matt'.

Peak popularity

Reached #4021 in 1998 — currently #1058 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Madissen?

Madissen works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Madissen Grace

How popular is Madissen right now?

Holding steady — currently #1058 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#1058 · Top 0.78%

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2005

2010

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1058	1,142	▲ up 5 · +2% births
2022	#1063	1,122	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2021	#1068	1,092	▲ up 17074 · +21740% births
2010	#18142	5	▼ down 2544 · -17% births
2005	#15598	6	▼ down 7123 · -50% births
2000	#8475	12	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Madissen

Best Year2023Rank #1058

Peak Count1,142

Average Rank#7567

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range2000 - 20236 years

The story of Madissen

Madissen is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1996. With 174 total births recorded, Madissen remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #8475 in 2000 to #1058 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Madissen in 1998:

Emily Hannah Samantha Sarah Ashley

Madissen by decade

Madissen peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	69
2000s ★	100
2010s	5

💎Madissen has only 174 total recorded births since 1996 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Madissen?

Common

MadMadieMadyIssen

What names sound and feel like Madissen?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Madissen also consider these

Madisen

American · A variation of

Madysen

American · A beloved name

Maddisen

Scandinavian · Scandinavian

Scandinavian countries · son of Matthew

Marileen

American · little Mary

Jamisen

American · Son of James

Common questions about the name Madissen

What does the name Madissen mean?

Madissen means "a modern variant of Madison, which means 'son of Matt'" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Madissen?

Madissen is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Madissen?

Madissen originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Madissen?

Madissen is a three-syllable name pronounced M AE1 D AH0 S S EH1 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Madissen?

Madissen pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.