Maddux
Maddux is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Beneficent, fortunate, or good.
Origin and history
Maddux originates as a variant of the Welsh surname Madoc or Maddox, derived from the Old Welsh name Madog. Traditionally meaning 'beneficent' or 'fortunate', it transitioned into use as a modern English given name. In the United States, it gained popularity in the 2000s, influenced by the broader trend of using surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
3,833 babies in the United States have been named Maddux since 1880. It ranks #2060 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1139.
States where it is most popular
- IL (13.6 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- TN (9.4 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,025 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,858 |
| 2020-2029 | 886 |
Nicknames
Madd
Fun facts
- Maddux traces back to the ancient Welsh personal name Madog, meaning fortunate or good.
- The name's rise in the early 21st century reflects the popular U.S. style of using surnames ending in 'x' as first names.