Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Maddox.
National Rank (2025)
#210
All-Time Peak Rank
#136 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
47,119
Unisex Distribution96.3% Boy / 3.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Maddox Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Maddox
According to SSA data, Maddox achieved its highest historical rank of #136 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 3,044 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 31 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Maddox scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,044Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
31Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:62
2000s:9,539
2010s:25,675
2020s:11,843
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMad-dox
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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