Unisex · #1,437 in 2026

Maddux

Current Rank
#1,437
Peak Rank
#940 (2018)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
-26%
👧 Girl peak #6,042 (278 total)
👦 Boy peak #940 (4K total)
👦As Boy Name
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#940
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
31
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2026
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#6042
Peak Rank
278
Total Count
25
Years Active

The Story of Maddux

As a girl name

Maddux first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 20 Madduxs were born — ranking #6,042 that year. As of 2026, Maddux ranks #8,183 for girls with 12 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 278 Madduxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Maddux first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1996, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 222 Madduxs were born — ranking #940 that year. As of 2026, Maddux ranks #1,437 for boys with 129 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 4K Madduxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Maddux

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maddux

What does the name Maddux mean?
Maddux is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Maddux in 2026?
In 2026, Maddux ranks #1,437 among boys' names in the U.S., with 129 babies given the name that year.
When was Maddux most popular?
Maddux reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #940 that year with 222 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Maddux most popular?
Maddux has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maddux.
Is Maddux a unisex name?
Yes — Maddux is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Madduxs assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Maddux?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maddux include Danielle, Beaux, Stanislaus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maddux

Maddux is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Maddux's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #940. Use the chart and map above to compare Maddux'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.