Names / Madison
Is Madison a first name or a last name?
Madison is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a given name in Canada and Australia.
How to address someone called Madison
- United States. Madison is used both ways: about 28,411 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 378,787 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Madison is a given name. Hi Madison on first-name terms; formally, Mr. or Ms. goes with the family name, not with Madison.
- Australia. Madison is a given name. Hi Madison on first-name terms; formally, Mr. or Ms. goes with the family name, not with Madison.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Madison by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Madison as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (316 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 78 | 171 | 31% |
| Canada | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Australia | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| New Zealand | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4 | 33% |
| Sweden | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Madison in the United States
- As a surname: about 28,411 people in the 2010 census, rank 1,241 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 378,787 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 99% of them girls.
Madison as a given name: men or women?
About 75% of people with Madison as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 99% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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