.svg)
Get ready to celebrate all the Madisons out there on November 28 for National Madison Day! This special day is dedicated to everyone with the name "Madison", which has been a popular choice for baby names since the late 1980s. The name itself has a rich history, originating from Old English and meaning "son of Matthew". But on this day, we're not just celebrating the name – we're also celebrating all the amazing individuals who bear it. So if you know someone named Madison, be sure to give them some extra love and recognition on this special holiday!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Madison Enters Top 100 Names</div><div class='timeline-text'>The baby name Madison enters the top 100 most popular names in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity Spell of Madison</div><div class='timeline-text'>Madison jumps up to rank as the 29th most popular name for girls in the US.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Madison Peaks in Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Madison soars in popularity, becoming the second most common name for newborn girls in the US.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Madison Slips</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite a small decline, Madison remains in the top 10 most popular names for girls.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><Div class='timeline-left'><Div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</Div></Div><Div class='timeline-center'></Div><Div class='timeline-right'><Div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Unisex Appeal of Madison</Div><div class='timeline-text'>Though predominantly female, Madison grows as a gender-neutral name option.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Madison Day </div><div class='timeline-text'>November 28 is celebrated as National Madison Day, honoring everyone named Madison.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Madison-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends named Madison to a party celebrating their name! Decorate with Madison-inspired decorations and have fun creating Madison-themed snacks and drinks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Madison Day playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all the songs with "Madison" in the title or lyrics and make a playlist to listen to throughout the day. Encourage others with the name to add their favorite Madison songs too!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your favorite memories of Madisons</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to reflect on all the amazing Madisons you know and share your favorite memories of them. This can be done in person or on social media using the hashtag #MadisonDay.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer or donate in honor of Madisons</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local charity or organization that supports a cause close to your heart and volunteer or donate in honor of all the amazing Madisons out there.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a handwritten letter to a Madison you know</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In this digital age, receiving a handwritten letter is a special and thoughtful gesture. Take the time to write a heartfelt letter to a Madison you know and let them know how much they mean to you.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day to celebrate our loved ones</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Madison Day is a chance for us to show our appreciation for all the Madisons in our lives. It's a day to honor and celebrate the people with this name who bring joy, love, and laughter into our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Madison is a strong and beautiful name</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The name Madison has a powerful meaning - "son of Matthew" or "gift of God". It's also the name of a beautiful city in Wisconsin. National Madison Day is a great opportunity to acknowledge the significance and beauty of this name.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>We can use this day to bond with others who share the name</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On National Madison Day, we can connect with others who have the same name as us or our loved ones. It's a chance to form new friendships and create a sense of community among those who share this special name.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Madison is an old English name</h3><p class='facts-content'>Originally a surname meaning "son of Matthew", Madison transitioned to a first name over time, often given to boys in earlier periods.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The name Madison has presidential links</h3><p class='facts-content'>The name Madison was popularized in the United States by James Madison, the 4th President of the United States. The name also matches with the city of Madison which is named after the same president.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Madison became a popular girls' name from a movie</h3><p class='facts-content'>The 1984 movie Splash, where a mermaid named herself Madison after seeing a street sign, surprisingly sparked the trend of Madison as a popular girl's name.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Madison means "gift of god"</h3><p class='facts-content'>In addition to its Old English roots, some interpret the name Madison to mean "gift of God," offering another reason for its popularity among parents.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Madisons everywhere in the US</h3><p class='facts-content'>Given the popularity of the name, there are numerous places across the United States named Madison, including 20 counties and several cities and towns. A true testament to its ubiquity!</p></div></div>
National Madison Day is celebrated on November 28 every year. In 2024 National Madison Day will occur on a Thursday.
2023
Nov 28
Tuesday
2024
Nov 28
Thursday
2025
Nov 28
Friday
2026
Nov 28
Saturday
2027
Nov 28
Sunday
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
