Madison vs Scarlett
Madison and Scarlettcompared 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, Madison was ranked #89 and Scarlett #30 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Madison was ranked #44 and Scarlett #65 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Madison was ranked #134 and Scarlett #84 among girls in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Madison was ranked #175 and Scarlett #93 among girls in England and Wales.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Madison was ranked #135 and Scarlett #124 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Madison was ranked #148 and Scarlett #325 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Madison and Scarlett over time
Madison and Scarlett appear together in 5 published lists, across 109 years of shared records. Scarlett held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Madison in 2.
The order between them changed and held in 2 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 5 of those lists, and Scarlett in none. 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 took the other's place near the top
In Northern Ireland · Girls, Scarlett moved into the top 50 at #37 in 2013 as Madison fell out of it to #75, having been #50 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2010, Scarlett moved ahead of Madison in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #28 and #38 the year before became #43 and #28.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Madison and Scarlett changed places 4 times in New Zealand · Girls between 2005 and 2023, ending at #44 and #65.
- Longest-running competitions
Madison and Scarlett were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #175 and #93.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Madison #86 in 2014, Scarlett #185 in 2015.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Madison held the stronger position in 9 of those years, Scarlett in 21.
Highest recorded here: Madison #35 in 2007, Scarlett #16 in 2015.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Madison #175, Scarlett #93.
Northern Ireland · Girls23 shared years, 2000–2024
Madison held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Scarlett in 12.
Highest recorded here: Madison #37 in 2006, Scarlett #30 in 2014.
The order changed in 2013: Scarlett moved ahead. In 2012 they stood at #50 and #55; by 2013 that had become #75 and #37.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Madison #134, Scarlett #84.
Republic of Ireland · Girls22 shared years, 2004–2025
Madison held the stronger position in 22 of those years, Scarlett in 0.
Highest recorded here: Madison #86 in 2014, Scarlett #185 in 2015.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Madison #148, Scarlett #325.
New Zealand · Girls19 shared years, 2005–2023
Madison held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Scarlett in 7.
Highest recorded here: Madison #15 in 2007, Scarlett #23 in 2015.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Madison #44, Scarlett #65.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls15 shared years, 2004–2018
Madison held the stronger position in 6 of those years, Scarlett in 9.
Highest recorded here: Madison #22 in 2004, Scarlett #19 in 2014.
The order changed in 2010: Scarlett moved ahead. In 2009 they stood at #28 and #38; by 2010 that had become #43 and #28.
Most recent shared year, 2018: Madison #89, Scarlett #30.
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 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
- Charlotte vs Madison
Charlotte 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.
Charlotte · 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
Other comparisons involving Scarlett
Pairs where Scarlett shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Amelia vs Scarlett
Amelia and Scarlett both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Scarlett · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Ava vs Scarlett
Ava and Scarlett both rose over the same years in 3 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Ava · Scarlett · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Charlotte vs Scarlett
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2012, Scarlett #19 in 2014.
Charlotte · Scarlett · 22 shared years, 2004–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emily vs Scarlett
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Emily #1 in 2013, Scarlett #30 in 2014.
Emily · Scarlett · 23 shared years, 2000–2024 · Peaked in the same years
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one took the other's place near the top.
- Sean vs Adam
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Adam moved into the top 50 at #9 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Adam · 61 shared years, 1965–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Charlie vs Oisin
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Charlie moved into the top 50 at #10 in 2018 as Oisin fell out of it to #247, having been #11 the year before.
Charlie · Oisin · 33 shared years, 1983–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Sean vs Charlie
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Charlie moved into the top 50 at #10 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Charlie · 33 shared years, 1983–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
- Sean vs Liam
In Republic of Ireland · Boys, Liam moved into the top 50 at #11 in 2018 as Sean fell out of it to #74, having been #5 the year before.
Sean · Liam · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One took the other's place near the top
Other pairs from Northern Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Northern Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- 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
- Emily vs Rachael
In 1997 they stood at #32 and #25 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2017 they were #1 and #432.
Emily · Rachael · 19 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Fiona
In 1997 they stood at #57 and #66 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2017 they were #2 and #432.
Grace · Fiona · 18 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
- Oliver vs Colin
In 1997 they stood at #100 and #96 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2021 they were #5 and #433.
Oliver · Colin · 21 shared years, 1997–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
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 | Madison | Scarlett |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #148 (2025) | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #46 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 82/100 | 76/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Madison has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Scarlett.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
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
Scarlett
Popularity journey
First recorded1996
First recorded at #216 among girls in England and Wales in 1996 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #16 among girls in England and Wales, in 2015 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #93 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls