Maddison
Meaning: Son of Maud, good, mighty warrior's son
Origin: English (variant)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #101
Total births: 5,395
History: Maddison surged in the 2000s with this double-D spelling particularly popular in Australia. The variant spelling is distinctly Australian — Australians love putting their own spin on international names.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #87 |
| Babies named Maddison in 2020 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,395 |
| Peak year | 1996 (315 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1992–2020 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 41 spots |
Frequently asked about Maddison
What does the name Maddison mean?
Maddison means “Son of Maud, good, mighty warrior's son” from English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Maddison?
Maddison has English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of Maud, good, mighty warrior's son”.
How popular is Maddison in Australia?
Maddison ranked #87 in Australia in 2020 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Maddison most popular?
Maddison peaked in 1996 with 315 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Maddison a boy or girl name?
Maddison is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Maddisons in registered births are female.
Is the name Maddison rising or falling in popularity?
Maddison has fallen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #46 in 2015 to #87 in 2020.
How long has Maddison been recorded in Australia?
Maddison appears in birth records in Australia across 29 years — from 1992 through 2020.