Maddox
How to say it: MAD-oks · /ˈmædɑks/
Son of Madoc; from Welsh surname 'ap Madoc', meaning 'fortunate' or 'generous'. Popularized as a first name in the 2000s.
Maddox was the 214th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,664 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 42% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #286 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #214 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,664 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,787 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −42% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #286 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use has come in recent decades for Maddox. Close to its 2010s peak, it looks set to slip a little over the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp edges and breathy energy give it a strong impression. Knox shares its style and Max works as a short form.
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Nicknames
- Mad
- Max
Honouring a Maddox in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maddox is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
England and Wales: #304.
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