Girls name · California
Madison in California
Madison was the 44th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 528 babies named Madison that year. Since 1984, California families have named 36,154 babies Madison.
Popularity over time
Madison in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 | 2303rd |
| 1990 | 199 | 245th |
| 1996 | 1,136 | 34th |
| 2002 | 1,538 | 13th |
| 2007 | 1,356 | 15th |
| 2013 | 975 | 19th |
| 2019 | 637 | 46th |
| 2025 | 528 | 44th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 2303rd in 1984 to 44th in 2025.
The most babies named Madison in California in a single year was 1,595, in 2001. Its best showing was 10th among girls names in 2005.
Across the country, Madison reached its best rank of #1 in Ohio (2001). See Madison in every state →
How popular is Madison in California?
Madison was the 44th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 528 babies named Madison that year. Since 1984, California families have named 36,154 babies Madison.
How many babies are named Madison in California?
In 2025, 528 babies were named Madison in California. The most babies named Madison in California in a single year was 1,595, in 2001.
What is the rank of Madison in California?
Madison ranked 44th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among girls names in 2005.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.