Charlotte vs Madison
Charlotte and Madisoncompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2018, Charlotte was ranked #1 and Madison #89 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Charlotte was ranked #1 and Madison #44 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #6 and Madison #134 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Charlotte was ranked #10 and Madison #135 among girls in Scotland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #25 and Madison #175 among girls in England and Wales.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Charlotte was ranked #43 and Madison #148 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Charlotte and Madison over time
Charlotte and Madison appear together in 5 published lists, across 141 years of shared records. Charlotte held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Madison in 0.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Madison reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Charlotte in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2001, Charlotte moved ahead of Madison in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #26 and #18 the year before became #16 and #20.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Charlotte and Madison changed places 4 times in New Zealand · Girls between 1994 and 2023, ending at #1 and #44.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 26 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Charlotte and Madison averaged 32.8 places apart, ending at #1 and #89.
- Longest-running competitions
Charlotte and Madison were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #25 and #175.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Madison in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #5 in 2000, Madison #35 in 2007.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #25, Madison #175.
New Zealand · Girls30 shared years, 1994–2023
Charlotte held the stronger position in 27 of those years, Madison in 3.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #1 in 2006, Madison #14 in 2001.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Charlotte #1, Madison #44.
Northern Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1997–2024
Charlotte held the stronger position in 27 of those years, Madison in 1.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #6 in 2024, Madison #37 in 2006.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Charlotte #6, Madison #134.
Republic of Ireland · Girls27 shared years, 1995–2025
Charlotte held the stronger position in 27 of those years, Madison in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #39 in 2018, Madison #86 in 2014.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlotte #43, Madison #148.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls26 shared years, 1993–2018
Charlotte held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Madison in 7.
Highest recorded here: Charlotte #1 in 2012, Madison #18 in 2000.
The order changed in 2001: Charlotte moved ahead. In 2000 they stood at #26 and #18; by 2001 that had become #16 and #20.
Most recent shared year, 2018: Charlotte #1, Madison #89.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Charlotte
Pairs where Charlotte shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Charlotte vs Shannon
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #11 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #2138.
Charlotte · Shannon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Megan
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #10 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #816.
Charlotte · Megan · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Katie
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #12 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #650.
Charlotte · Katie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Jodie
In 1997 they stood at #72 and #77 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2021 they were #13 and #446.
Charlotte · Jodie · 23 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Madison
Pairs where Madison shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Amelia vs Madison
Amelia and Madison both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — New Zealand · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Madison · 32 shared years, 1994–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Emily vs Madison
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Emily #1 in 1998, Madison #18 in 2000.
Emily · Madison · 26 shared years, 1993–2018 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Madison
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Madison #14 in 2001.
Emma · Madison · 30 shared years, 1994–2023 · Peaked in the same years
- Grace vs Madison
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Grace #1 in 2006, Madison #35 in 2007.
Grace · Madison · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Charlotte | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Free man (feminine form of Charles). | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | French, feminine of Charles | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɑɹlət/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Lottie, Charlie, Carlotta | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #1 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #148 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 65/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 70/100 | 82/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Charlotte has a recorded origin (French, feminine of Charles); Madison does not have one recorded yet.
- Charlotte and Madison both have 3 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Charlotte; Madison doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Charlotte a "high" Data Confidence level and Madison a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Charlotte
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #345 among girls in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1989–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2012 (recorded 1989–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #25 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Madison
Popularity journey
First recorded1993
First recorded at #75 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1993 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1994–2023
Highest recorded position: #14 among girls in New Zealand, in 2001 (recorded 1994–2023).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #175 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls