Maddox is a name of Welsh origin that has gained popularity in recent years. It is derived from the Welsh name Madoc, which means "benefactor" or "advantage". The name Maddox is believed to have been brought to Wales by the Celtic tribe known as the Brigantes.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Maddox can be found in medieval Welsh records. It was borne by a 12th-century Welsh prince named Madog ap Gruffudd, who played a significant role in Welsh history. However, it was not until the late 20th century that Maddox began to gain widespread popularity as a given name.
Today, Maddox is often associated with celebrities such as American actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck's eldest son, who bears the same name. Despite its recent popularity, Maddox remains a unique and distinctive name that carries a rich history and meaningful origin.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Maddox in the United States from 1999 to 2023. The name gained popularity over time, with a significant increase in usage starting around 2003.
From 1999 to 2002, Maddox was not very popular, with only 7 births each year in 1999 and 2002, and 8 births in 2001. However, there was a notable spike in popularity starting in 2003, when the name was given to 22 newborns.
This trend continued into the next decade, with Maddox becoming increasingly popular each year. In 2004, the name was given to 54 babies, and this number more than doubled to 120 births in 2016. The peak popularity of Maddox occurred in 2014, when it was the 357th most popular boy's name in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration.
In recent years, the popularity of Maddox has stabilized and remains consistently high. From 2016 to 2023, the number of births with this name has ranged between 98 and 120 each year. In total, there have been 1,671 babies named Maddox in the United States since 1999.
This data demonstrates that while Maddox was not initially a popular choice for parents, it gained significant traction over time and has since maintained a consistent level of popularity among baby names.