Maddox is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5812 in 1996 with 10 recorded births. This places Maddox in the bottom 45% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 3,043 births ranking #136. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 189,423 boys born was named Maddox. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Maddox comes from a Welsh surname meaning son of Madoc. It has a bold, modern feel but is built on older Welsh roots.
The name entered wider first-name use through the modern trend for surnames as given names. Its strong sound helped it rise quickly in English-speaking countries.