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    The first name Madonna

    A girl’s name from Italian meaning “my”, “lady”.

    Pronounced /məˈdɒnə/ 3 syllables Female Also a surname

    Meaning and origin

    Italian origin

    Madonna means “my”, “lady” in Italian.

    From Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy. Doublet of madam.

    More names that mean queen.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 3 girls were named Madonna, making it the 5,927th most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2001, with 3 births (#3,998).

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    18
    babies named Madonna, 1996–2025
    #5,927
    rank in 2025
    2001
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Madonna with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Madonna at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 6 girls born in the United States were named Madonna, the 14,273rd most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 1954, when 211 were.

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    9,560
    babies named Madonna since 1880
    #14,273
    rank in 2025
    1954
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Nicknames and spellings

    Nicknames for Madonna

    Other spellings and forms

    • Madona

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    Questions

    What does the name Madonna mean?
    Madonna means “my”, “lady” in Italian.
    What is the origin of the name Madonna?
    From Italian madonna, from Old Italian ma (“my”) + donna (“lady”). The given name is derived from the English term, not used as a given name in Italy. Doublet of madam.
    How popular is the name Madonna?
    In 2025, 3 girls born in England and Wales were named Madonna, ranking 5,927th. Its peak was 2001, with 3 births.
    What are nicknames for Madonna?
    Common nicknames for Madonna include Madge.
    Is Madonna a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a girl's name: 100% of the 9,560 US babies named Madonna since 1880 were girls.
    When was Madonna most popular?
    1954 in the United States, when 211 babies were named Madonna, its highest rank at 626th.
    How do you pronounce Madonna?
    Madonna is /məˈdɒnə/, 3 syllables.
    What are other spellings of Madonna?
    Madona.
    Is Madonna also a surname?
    Yes. Madonna is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.