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How Many People Are Named Madison?
Estimated people named Madison living in the U.S. today
412,623
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 422,660
- Peak year: 2001 (22,292 births)
- Estimated living today: 412,623
Madison by age group — who carries the name today?
Madison popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Madison
Madison has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 422,660 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 412,623 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 828 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Madisons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Madison in the US?
An estimated 412,623 people named Madison are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Madison uncommon — about 1 in 828 Americans.
Is Madison a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Madison is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Madison most popular?
Madison peaked in 2001, when 22,292 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Madison?
Madison ranks #114 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 34 out of 100 (higher means rarer).