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Madsen

Boy

Meaning of Madsen: Danish: 'son of Mads'

Madsen is a boy's name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8090th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8090

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

166

First recorded 1994 · peak 2024

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 5 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 5 babies2003: 6 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 9 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 11 babies2014: 7 babies2015: 8 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 14 babies2020: 11 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 9 babies2024: 16 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Madsen per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 16.

Gender split

97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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