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UK girl's name

Madisen

A feminine name derived from the surname Madison, meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of the mighty warrior".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Madisen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Madisen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2005 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Madisen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Madisen ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Madisen.
  • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madisen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5742

2013

Births in 2013

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

14

2026

Meaning

What does Madisen mean?

The name Madisen is a relatively modern variant of the name Madison, which itself is derived from the Old English surname "Madisson" or "Mathieson." This surname is believed to have originated from the Germanic personal name "Matto" or "Matheus," meaning "gift of God." The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, becoming a fashionable choice for baby girls.

While the name has no direct connection to ancient texts or historical records, it shares its roots with the more traditional name Matthew, which has biblical origins. In the New Testament, Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.

One of the earliest recorded individuals named Madisen was Madisen Beaty, an American actress born in 1995. She is best known for her roles in the television series The Fosters and the film Outlaws and Angels.

Another notable figure with the name Madisen is Madisen Ward, an American singer-songwriter born in 1996. She performs alongside her mother, Mama Ruth, as the folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear.

In the world of sports, Madisen Zienlinski is a Canadian ice hockey player born in 2000. She has represented Canada at the IIHF World Women's U18 Championship and currently plays for the University of North Dakota.

Madisen Potts, born in 2002, is an American gymnast who has competed at the national level and represented the United States at the 2018 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships.

Madisen Berthoud, born in 1998, is a Canadian actress known for her roles in the television series The Killing and The Magicians.

It's worth noting that while the name Madisen has gained popularity in recent decades, it is still considered a relatively uncommon choice when compared to more traditional names. Its unique spelling and modern flair have contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet recognizable name for their daughters.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Madisen over time

The chart below shows babies named Madisen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Madisen, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Madisen
01234200520092013

Decades

Madisen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madisen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5742 3 1
2000s #4539 11 3

Related

Names similar to Madisen

FAQ

Madisen: questions and answers

How popular is the name Madisen in the UK right now?

In 2013, Madisen was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Madisen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Madisen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Madisen?

A feminine name derived from the surname Madison, meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of the mighty warrior".

How many people are called Madisen in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Madisen across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.