Declining since 2014, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Mattox since 2002
Babies named Mattox per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Mattox emerged as a given name in the United States around 2002, part of a wave of surnames and -ox ending names (like Maddox, Paxton). Its rank in 2023 was 5,399, reflecting modest usage. The name reached its peak popularity in 2015, with a trajectory of decline since 2014. Despite its relatively short history, Mattox fits a modern, surname-inspired style that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Mattox is a modern English name, likely a variant of the name Mattock, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'. Alternatively, it may have originated as a surname. The name gained popularity in the United States beginning in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Matt, Matti
Variants: Mattock
Sibling names for Mattox
Names that share Mattox's style, for a brother or sister.
