Madison
Girl name · 1,442 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Madison: 1,442 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 108 births in 2009.
From the medieval English surname meaning "son of Maud" (Maud itself from the Norman French form of Matilda, "strength in battle"), Madison has become a popular given name for girls. Its most famous bearer is James Madison, fourth President of the United States and architect of the US Constitution, whose name graces the capital of Wisconsin and many other towns. The name's modern surge traces to the 1984 film *Splash*, where the mermaid character chose Madison from a street sign – a pop-culture moment that transformed a surname into a first-name phenomenon. In Scotland, Madison has ranked among the most popular girls' names since the 1990s.
Girl 36 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2009108 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #13932 babies
- Total births
- 1,442since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 26%vs prior 5y