An estimated 413,325 living Americans are named Madison.
How rare is Madison?
Madison is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 4,945 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 77.7% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Madison?
The median age of a living American named Madison is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 26 years old.
Is Madison still popular?
Somewhat. Madison has been declining since its 2001 peak and registered 4,945 births in 2025.
Where is Madison most common?
Madison has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1970Peak 20012025
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
77.7%
2025
4,945
All-time
419,806
Diaspora map
Madison broke out in Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia (1987) and became over-represented in 38 states over 37 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia, 1987 · over-represented in 38 states over 37 years
