Maddox is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3951 in 1998 with 18 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 3,043 births ranking #136. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 80.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 106,184 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.