Maddux
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Maddux since 1996 — 4,098 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maddux
Maddux is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,533 in 2025 with 113 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 4,098 American babies have been named Maddux — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2017, when 233 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maddux stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maddux year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,850 | 113 | #1,533 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,453 | 134 | #1,402 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,790 | 151 | #1,277 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,410 | 159 | #1,239 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,313 | 152 | #1,260 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,298 | 177 | #1,113 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,189 | 185 | #1,082 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,559 | 222 | #945 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,198 | 213 | #972 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,810 | 207 | #989 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,885 | 189 | #1,055 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,929 | 209 | #992 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,407 | 155 | #1,163 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,511 | 147 | #1,214 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,876 | 149 | #1,190 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,865 | 182 | #1,056 |
| 2009 | — | — | 203 | #981 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,328 | 183 | #1,040 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,316 | 157 | #1,142 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,670 | 140 | #1,201 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,215 | 131 | #1,213 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,636 | 104 | #1,381 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,135 | 48 | #2,256 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,075 | 33 | #2,861 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,027 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,314 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddux mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Maddux in 2025?
Maddux ranked #1,533 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 113 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maddux?
4,098 babies have been named Maddux in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maddux most popular?
Maddux peaked in 2017, when 233 newborns received the name.
Is Maddux a boy or girl name?
Maddux is used for both: about 6% of babies named Maddux have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Maddux rising or falling?
Maddux is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.