Maddox Unisex

Popularity: #205 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAD-ocks / /ˈmædɒks/

Welsh; English

Meaning

Welsh: son of Madoc; English: fortunate

Historical & Cultural Background

In Welsh tradition, Maddox is derived from 'Madoc,' a name associated with a legendary figure and meaning 'son of Madoc.' In English usage, it has been adopted as a surname and later as a given name, often interpreted as 'fortunate.'

Trend Summary

Maddox has seen a rise in usage as a modern given name.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Maddux
  • Maddex

International Variants

  • Maddox (English)

Famous people named Maddox

Maddox Chivan — son of Angelina Jolie.

Maddox J. M. — American artist.

Fictional characters named Maddox

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Sibling Suggestions

MasonMaxMiloMalcolmMaverickMarcus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maddox was first seen in the United States in 1995. Maddox has ranked as high as #229 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Maddox has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maddox (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 151
10%
TX 138
9%
FL 102
6%
OH 76
5%
NY 69
4%
NC 69
4%
PA 63
4%
TN 63
4%
GA 60
4%
IN 57
4%
VA 51
3%
IL 49
3%
SC 45
3%
KY 39
2%
AZ 37
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19956
199610
199716
199818
199912
200015
200125
200296
2003378
2004728
20051,207
20061,501
20071,628
20081,858
20092,102
20102,106
20112,221
20122,311
20132,418
20142,579
20152,789
20162,909
20173,043
20182,811
20192,482
20202,293
20212,218
20222,106
20231,887
20241,665