Maddison sits comfortably in the UK charts at #121 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#121
US Rank #487
About the Name Maddison
Maddison is holding steady in the rankings at #121. It reached its peak of #63 in 2005 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 12 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Maddison is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #487 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Maddison
Unlikely. With around 403 UK babies named Maddison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maddison in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Maddison has held a stable position around #121 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #63 in 2005 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Maddison is more popular in the UK (#121) than in the US (#487). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Maddison include: Maddison Levi — Maddison Jade Levi is a current player for the Australian women's sevens team.; Maddison Brooks — Maddison Brooks is a field hockey player from Australia.; Maddison Elliott — Maddison Gae Elliott, is an Australian swimmer..
Maddison appears in the US top 500 at #487 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
403
UK babies named Maddison (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 14 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Maddison
Likely around 1 other Maddison in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Maddison
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Maddison Jade Levi is a current player for the Australian women's sevens team. She is a former Australian rules footballer, having played for the Gold Coast Suns in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).
Maddison Gae Elliott, is an Australian swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, she became the youngest Australian Paralympic medallist by winning bronze medals in the women's 400 m and 100 m freestyle S8 events.
Maddison Amy Brown is an Australian actress and model. She began her acting career with a role when she was seven years old, followed by appearances in Strangerland and The Kettering Incident.
Maddison Sunshine Al-Jaizani is an English actress and model. She is known for her roles as Sophie de Clermont in the Canal+ series Versailles, Odessa in the AMC series Into the Badlands, and Bess Marvin in the CW series Nancy Drew.