Total births
678
Boys' name · since 2002
Mattox
678 babies named Mattox in U.S. Social Security records since 2002, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5819
- among boys today
- 678
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mattox is the #5819 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 678 recorded since 2002.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mattox has been recorded 678 times among boys since 2002, currently ranked #5819 nationally and more common than 59% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #5819 among boys today
- 678 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mattox is currently the #5819 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 678 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5819
- among boys today
- 678
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Mattox vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5819
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Mattox was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
47 babies were named Mattox in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Mattox compares
678 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Mattox's all-time total is 85% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mattox | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 678 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mattox's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mattox's full recorded timeline at 2014, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mattox at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#5,819
Active since
2002
Mattox popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Mattox popularity over time - girls
24 total births recorded since 2006 (Mattox as girls' name)
Mattox by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mattox's strongest decade.
345 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Mattox births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
213 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s 120
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 345 births (51% of all-time use).
How Mattox 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 Mattox's total volume
Mattox vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mattox by state
Where Mattox concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 25 | 3.7% |
| #3 | California | | 13 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Mattox's total US births 3.8%
Even split
26 of 678 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mattox? ▼
Mattox has been given to 678 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5819 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Mattox most popular? ▼
Mattox was most popular in the 2010s decade with 345 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Mattox most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mattox are Texas (26 births), Georgia (25 births), California (13 births).
How long has the name Mattox been used? ▼
Records for Mattox go back to 2002, giving 24 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mattox? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Matthew, Mateo, Mathew, Matteo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mattox's data
- Mattox's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (345 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Mattoxs (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Mattox
Nearby Names Like Mattox
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mattox
Matthew Boy
#33 1,654,075 births
Mateo Boy
#7 126,693 births
Mathew Boy
#936 77,538 births
Matteo Boy
#138 33,483 births
Matias Boy
#159 25,387 births
Compare Mattox side by side: Mattox vs Matthew Mattox vs Mateo Mattox vs Mathew
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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, 2002–2025 (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. "Mattox: #5819 Boys' Name - 678 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mattox. 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 Mattox 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.