Maddox
Boy name · Celtic · English · Welsh
Meaningson of Madoc · Welsh
- US rank
- #209
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #136 in 2017
1,664 babies were named Maddox in the US in 2025. It has dropped 39 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maddox you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,026 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maddox, 1,664 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maddox would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaddox first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #136.
- Then vs nowMaddox is 128× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,026.
- TrendMaddox has slipped 39 places over the last five years and now sits at #209. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMaddox is most popular in Vermont, where it ranks #64, followed by West Virginia (#74) and Wyoming (#89). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Maddox means “son of Madoc”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and Welsh roots.
About the name Maddox
Maddox is a boy name of Celtic, English and Welsh origin meaning “son of Madoc”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-dox”. US birth records list Maddox for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 31 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #136 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #209, with 1,664 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.9 | 256,410 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 46,361 girls |
| 2010s | 50 | 19,814 girls |
| 2020s | 55 | 18,237 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.5 | 153,374 boys |
| 2000s | 472 | 2,120 boys |
| 2010s | 1,367 | 731 boys |
| 2020s | 1,142 | 876 boys |
Other spellings of Maddox
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Maddox
What does the name Maddox mean?
Maddox means “son of Madoc” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Maddox?
Maddox has Celtic, English, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Maddox a boy or girl name?
Maddox is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Maddox?
Maddox ranked #209 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,664 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#136).