Boy · #7,917 in 2026

Maddax

Name: Popularity of the name Maddax in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maddax, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,917

Peak Rank

#3,074 (2020)

Total Babies

564

5-Yr Trend

-67%

2005

First Year

2015

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#11834

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maddax

Maddax first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 37 Maddaxs were born — ranking #3,074 that year. As of 2026, Maddax ranks #7,917 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-67%). In total, more than 564 Maddaxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Maddax

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maddax is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Medics
Maddox
Maddux
Maddocks
Medex
Mattox
Metics
Mattocks
Modis
Modoc
Max
Marks

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maddax

What does the name Maddax mean?

Maddax is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maddax in 2026?

In 2026, Maddax ranks #7,917 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Maddax most popular?

Maddax reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,074 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maddax most popular?

Maddax has historically been most popular in Iowa, Illinois, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maddax.

Is Maddax a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maddax is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Maddax?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maddax include Rihan, Jacy, Joseantonio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maddax

Maddax is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 564 births in the dataset. Maddax's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,074. Use the chart and map above to compare Maddax's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.