Madysen is of American origin, a contemporary name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is believed to be a variant spelling of Madison, which itself is derived from the name of an English town, Madsen, meaning 'son of Maed', a Scandinavian personal name. The name Madysen suggests strength and resilience, with its hard consonant sounds and distinctive ending.
The name Madysen started off relatively uncommon with only a few births each year from 1990 to 1995. However, it gained significant popularity between 1996 and 2007, peaking at 193 births in 2002. After 2008, the name's popularity declined steadily, with only 12 births recorded in 2022. Over these three decades, a total of 2696 babies were named Madysen.