Girl · #10,241 in 2026

Madonna

Madonna is a medieval name, originally used as a respectful form of address to an Italian woman. It comes from the Old Italian phrase ma donna which means "my lady". It was adopted as one of the titles for Mary, mother of Jesus in Roman Catholic tradition in the 17th century. Its usage has been present in Western Christian art and literature.

Current Rank
#10,241
Peak Rank
#626 (1954)
Total Babies
10K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1897
First Year
2024
Last Year
1954
Peak Year
#626
Peak Rank
10K
Total Count
124
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Madonna

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Madonna is a medieval name, originally used as a respectful form of address to an Italian woman. It comes from the Old Italian phrase ma donna which means "my lady". It was adopted as one of the titles for Mary, mother of Jesus in Roman Catholic tradition in the 17th century. Its usage has been present in Western Christian art and literature.

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The Story of Madonna

Madonna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1897, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 211 Madonnas were born — ranking #626 that year. As of 2026, Madonna ranks #10,241 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10K Madonnas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Madonna

Phonetically similar names — useful when Madonna is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madonna

What does the name Madonna mean?
Madonna is a medieval name, originally used as a respectful form of address to an Italian woman. It comes from the Old Italian phrase ma donna which means "my lady". It was adopted as one of the titles for Mary, mother of Jesus in Roman Catholic tradition in the 17th century. Its usage has been present in Western Christian art and literature.
How popular is Madonna in 2026?
In 2026, Madonna ranks #10,241 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Madonna most popular?
Madonna reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #626 that year with 211 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Madonna most popular?
Madonna has historically been most popular in Iowa, Indiana, South Dakota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Madonna.
Is Madonna a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Madonna is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Madonna?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Madonna include Niki, Lashanda, Tressie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Niki
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Lashanda
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Tressie
Peak #625
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Kristian
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About the name Madonna

Madonna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1897 and has accumulated 10K births in the dataset. Madonna's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #626. Use the chart and map above to compare Madonna's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.