Maddux
- Meaning
- Son of Madoc
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What does Maddux mean?
Maddux means “Son of Madoc”.
Maddux is a surname spelling related to Maddox, whose Welsh background is commonly explained as “son of Madoc.” Madoc is an older personal name traditionally associated with good fortune. The surname therefore records a family relationship rather than directly translating into a statement that its bearer will be lucky.
Baseball pitcher Greg Maddux provides a well-known association with this particular spelling. Maddox is the closest comparison for parents interested in the same surname family, while the u gives Maddux a distinct written appearance. The final x belongs to the established surname form. A modern first-name choice can honor a family or a sporting connection without changing the older Welsh derivation.
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How popular is Maddux?
United States · 2025Explore how often Maddux is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,533 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Maddux
- 113 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 15.7% Fewer than 2024
Maddux over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,533 | 113 |
| 2025 | Girls | #9,850 | 10 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,402 | 134 |
| 2024 | Girls | #7,453 | 15 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,277 | 151 |
| 2023 | Girls | #11,790 | 8 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,239 | 159 |
| 2022 | Girls | #9,410 | 11 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,260 | 152 |
| 2021 | Girls | #9,313 | 11 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,113 | 177 |
| 2020 | Girls | #9,298 | 11 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,082 | 185 |
| 2019 | Girls | #10,189 | 10 |
| 2018 | Boys | #945 | 222 |
| 2018 | Girls | #9,559 | 11 |
| 2017 | Boys | #972 | 213 |
| 2017 | Girls | #6,198 | 20 |
| 2016 | Boys | #989 | 207 |
| 2016 | Girls | #6,810 | 18 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,055 | 189 |
| 2015 | Girls | #6,885 | 18 |
| 2014 | Boys | #992 | 209 |
| 2014 | Girls | #7,929 | 15 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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