Madisun

A girl's name of Old English origin with 236 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 236 Americans have ever been named Madisun. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and peaked modestly at 19 births in 2001 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

Madisun is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Madisun is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a phonetic respelling of Madison, meaning 'son of Matthew' or 'Maud's son' — from Hebrew Matthew ('gift of God'). Madison was transformed from a presidential surname into America's #1 girl's name in the 1980s–90s.

Madisun's -un ending gives the wildly popular Madison a more individualized look while keeping all of its buoyant, confident energy. It's a name that carries both American history and contemporary style.

EtymologyShow more

Madisun first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1996. First appearing in the 1990s, Madisun emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

236

Total births

Since 1996

2001

Peak

19 births

1996

First recorded

24 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Madisun has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1996.

First appeared: 1996Peak: 2001 (19 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Madisun
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	54	#12222	▼
2000s	144	#8128	▲
1990s	38	#9685	—

The Story of Madisun

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2001, Madisun is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Madisun are most likely born between 1996 and 2011.

How rare is Madisun?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Madisun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2000s with 144 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Madisun by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(20 years, 1996–2019)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Madisun
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2019	5	#17057	-4 (-44.4%)
2016	9	#11431	+1 (12.5%)
2013	8	#12709	0
2012	8	#12953	-3 (-27.3%)
2011	11	#10146	-2 (-15.4%)
2010	13	#9033	-3 (-18.8%)
2009	16	#7930	+4 (33.3%)
2008	12	#9854	0
2007	12	#9926	-2 (-14.3%)
2006	14	#8533	0
2005	14	#8168	+1 (7.7%)
2004	13	#8536	-2 (-13.3%)
2003	15	#7439	-2 (-11.8%)
2002	17	#6569	-2 (-10.5%)
2001	19	#5980	+7 (58.3%)
2000	12	#8349	+5 (71.4%)
1999	7	#12155	-7 (-50.0%)
1998	14	#6944	+5 (55.6%)
1997	9	#9498	+1 (12.5%)
1996	8	#10143	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madisun a boy's or girl's name?

Madisun is primarily a girl's name.

When was Madisun most popular?

Madisun reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 19 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Madisun?

Madisun is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 236 babies in the U.S. since 1996. Its peak was in 2001.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2019