Son of Maud; son of Matthew
A modern creative spelling of Madison, which originated as an English surname. It historically indicated 'son of Maud' (a form of Matilda) or 'son of Matthew.' While the 'son of' suffix is literal, the name has been used almost exclusively for girls in the United States since the 1980s.
About 7 girls were named Madysen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Madysen — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
