Mattox
Every Mattox since 2002 — 702 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mattox
Mattox is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,527 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 702 American babies have been named Mattox. Its peak came in 2015, when 47 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 Mattox stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mattox 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,527 |
| 2024 | — | — | 16 | #5,815 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,832 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,153 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,584 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,622 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,069 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,441 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,230 |
| 2016 | — | — | 36 | #3,199 |
| 2015 | — | — | 47 | #2,632 |
| 2014 | — | — | 36 | #3,140 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,931 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,303 | 39 | #2,979 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,275 | 35 | #3,220 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,146 |
| 2008 | — | — | 34 | #3,322 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,853 | 35 | #3,225 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,044 | 38 | #2,961 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,293 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,927 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,455 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mattox in 2025?
Mattox ranked #5,527 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mattox?
702 babies have been named Mattox in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mattox most popular?
Mattox peaked in 2015, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Mattox a boy or girl name?
Mattox is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mattox rising or falling?
Mattox is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.