Declining since 2017, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Maddon since 2006
Babies named Maddon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 295 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Maddon is a rare and modern first name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2006. Its peak usage came in 2017, but since then it has been on a downward trajectory. With a 2025 rank of 8,910 and a frequency of about 1 in every 213,510 boys, it remains an uncommon choice. The name likely draws from surnames like Madden or Maddox, using the fashionable -on suffix that has produced many contemporary names. Unlike more established names, Maddon has no deep historical roots or widespread cultural associations, making it a blank canvas for parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding identity for their child.
Maddon first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, likely a modern invention influenced by surnames such as Madden or Maddox, combined with the popular -on ending. Its use has been rare and sporadic, with no clear historical or linguistic derivation outside of contemporary naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Madd, Maddy
Variants: Madden
Sibling names for Maddon
Names that share Maddon's style, for a brother or sister.
