How old is someone named Madison?
The average Madison is 20 years old.
Half of all living Madisons are between 15 and 26.
When was Madison popular?
Madison rose fast and peaked in 2001, then faded almost as fast. 64% of all Madisons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 125 | 0 |
| 1910s | 500 | 0 |
| 1920s | 639 | 0 |
| 1930s | 431 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 443 | 190 |
| 1950s | 407 | 270 |
| 1960s | 329 | 270 |
| 1970s | 267 | 240 |
| 1980s | 4,461 | 4,300 |
| 1990s | 94,051 | 92,000 |
| 2000s | 194,212 | 190,000 |
| 2010s | 98,857 | 98,000 |
| 2020s | 32,602 | 32,000 |
How many Madisons are still alive?
About 420,000 Madisons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 430,000 babies named Madison since 1880.
Nearly every Madison ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Madison?
About two in three living Madisons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 67%
- Gen Alpha 22%
Is Madison an old name?
Not really. Madison is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Madison will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Madison a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.7% of living Madisons are women.
Names the same age as Madison
NAME TWIN
Madison's name twin is Hailee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hailee's age curve is the closest match to Madison's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Maddison (16) · Madyson (19)
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Questions about the name Madison
How old is the average Madison?
The average Madison in the US is 20 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Madison?
About 420,000 Madisons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 430,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Madison most popular?
In 2001, when about 22,000 baby girls were named Madison.
Is Madison a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 67% of living Madisons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this