Declining since 2017, #209 for boys today.
Popularity of Maddox since 1995
Babies named Maddox per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 9,539 |
| 2010s | 25,675 |
| 2020s | 11,843 |
Meaning & origin
Maddox entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1995, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It climbed steadily in popularity, reaching its peak rank of 209 in 2017 before beginning a gradual decline. With a current ranking of 209 in 2025, it remains a well-known choice, though its trajectory is falling. The name resonates most strongly in states such as Vermont, Wyoming, and West Virginia, reflecting a particular appeal in regions with rugged, outdoorsy associations. As a Welsh patronymic turned trendy first name, Maddox exemplifies the modern preference for surnames as given names, driven in part by celebrity culture.
Maddox is a Welsh patronymic surname meaning 'son of Madoc.' The personal name Madoc (or Madog) is of ancient Welsh origin, possibly from the word 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good.' The surname was historically common in Wales and later spread to England and beyond. As a given name, Maddox gained modern popularity in the late 20th century, partly due to celebrity usage, particularly by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for their son born in 2003.
Where Maddox is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maddox” around the world
Where Maddox lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Maddy, Max
Sibling names for Maddox
Names that share Maddox's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ava, Harper, Isla, Sienna, Zoe, Adaleigh, Anslee, Emmerson, Kensington, Kollyns, Aisley, Blakeleigh, Blakley, Brailee, Brynli, Greenlee, Kolbi, Kollins, Kynzlee, Lennyn, Makynlee, Mckinleigh, Mckynzie, Meloni, Renleigh, Tatumn, Avereigh, Hazeleigh, Irelynd, Jazelyn, Jersei, Kenzli, Laekyn, Lawsyn, Lennyx, Mattingly, Mckenley, Mckinna, Mckinsley, Paislyn, Quinlee, Reilynn, Rynleigh, Alizey, Andilynn, Aunica, Azalynn, Braylei, Chaslyn, Chezney, Copelynn, Greidy, Henslee, Keslee, Kylina, Lakie, Locklynn, Macklynn, Maizley, Makenleigh, Malonie, Matteson, Paysley, Preslynn, Whitleigh
Brothers: Knox, Jax, Ryder, Mason, Liam, Braxten, Daxton, Jaxon, Kaiden, Brexton, Kasyn, Lenox, Maddix, Zaylen, Braxon, Breydon, Brylen, Calloway, Daxx, Khylin, Kingsten, Knoxx, Maddon, Madix, Mattix, Mattox, Paxson, Remmington, Riddick, Braxden, Braxston, Brayten, Brixon, Kj, Lexton, Linkyn, Moxon, Deadrick, Boomer, Brixx, Draxton, Graesyn, Greylan, Jex, Kartel, Kashus, Keldric, Khysen, Kolsyn, Kraven, Makaveli, Mattson, Merick, Nyxon, Truxton, Zaydn
Names like Maddox
Names whose popularity has moved with Maddox's over the last 50 years.
