Maddux
Meaningson of Madoc · Welsh
- US rank
- #1,529
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #942 in 2018
113 babies were named Maddux in the US in 2025. It has dropped 418 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maddux you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,106 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maddux, 113 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maddux would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaddux first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #942.
- Then vs nowMaddux is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 108,696 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 15,106.
- TrendMaddux has slipped 418 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,529. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMaddux is most popular in Iowa, where it ranks #493, followed by Tennessee (#592) and Utah (#703). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Maddux means “son of Madoc”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Maddux
Maddux is a boy name of English and Welsh origin meaning “son of Madoc”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-dux”. US birth records list Maddux for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 30 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #942 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,529, with 113 babies.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.4 | 119,403 boys |
| 2000s | 51 | 19,673 boys |
| 2010s | 99 | 10,104 boys |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,700 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Maddux
What does the name Maddux mean?
Maddux means “son of Madoc” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Maddux?
Maddux has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Maddux a boy or girl name?
Maddux is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Maddux?
Maddux ranked #1,529 for US boys in 2025, given to 113 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#942).