Total births
3,833
Unisex name · since 1996
Maddux
3,833 babies named Maddux in U.S. Social Security records since 1996, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #1401
- among boys today
- 3,833
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Maddux currently ranks #1401 among unisex names in America, with 3,833 babies recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Maddux recorded 3,833 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #1401 nationally today, ahead of 90% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #1401 among boys today
- 3,833 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maddux is currently the #1401 unisex name in America, more common than 90% of boys - 3,833 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1401
- among boys today
- 3,833
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other boys
Maddux vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1401
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 90% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Maddux was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
222 babies were named Maddux in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Maddux compares
3,833 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maddux's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maddux | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,833 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 222 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maddux's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maddux's full recorded timeline at 2011, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 8 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 222 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maddux at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#1,401
Active since
1996
Maddux popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 222
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Maddux popularity over time - girls
265 total births recorded since 1997 (Maddux as girls' name)
Maddux by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maddux's strongest decade.
1,858 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Maddux births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,025 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,858 births
- 2020s
2020s
886 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,858 births (48% of all-time use).
How Maddux compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Maddux's total volume
Maddux vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maddux by state
Where Maddux concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 335 | 8.7% |
| #2 | California | | 248 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 239 | 6.2% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 232 | 6.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 208 | 5.4% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 207 | 5.4% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 137 | 3.6% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 120 | 3.1% |
Illinois share of Maddux's total US births 8.7%
Even split
335 of 3,833 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Maddux appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maddux? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 3,833 babies named Maddux. Today it holds rank #1401 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 222 births.
When was Maddux most popular? ▼
Maddux was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,858 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Maddux most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maddux are Illinois (335 births), California (248 births), Texas (239 births).
Is Maddux a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maddux is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,833 births, and as a girl's name it has 265 births.
How long has the name Maddux been used? ▼
Records for Maddux go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maddux? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maddox, Madison, Madden, Maddix, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maddux's data
- Maddux's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,858 total births) through the 2020s (886) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Madduxs (335 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maddux
Nearby Names Like Maddux
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maddux
Maddox Boy
#217 47,119 births
Madison Boy
#3273 7,869 births
Madden Boy
#692 7,682 births
Maddix Boy
#2151 2,099 births
Maddex Boy
#3266 1,744 births
Compare Maddux side by side: Maddux vs Maddox Maddux vs Madison Maddux vs Madden
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maddux: #1401 Unisex Name - 3,833 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maddux. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maddux draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.