Mattox
Mattox is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Madoc; fortunate or good-natured.
Origin and history
Mattox is an English surname transferred to a masculine given name, derived from a variant of Madoc or Maddock. The underlying Celtic root relates to good fortune or favor. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
678 babies in the United States have been named Mattox since 1880. It ranks #3998 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1807.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.2 %)
- GA (28.1 %)
- CA (14.6 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- KY (5.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 213 |
| 2010-2019 | 345 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Fun facts
- Mattox originated as a regional spelling variant of the Welsh surname Maddox.
- The name fits a popular U.S. naming trend favoring surname-like choices with a prominent 'x' sound.