Maddox
Boy name · 70 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maddox: 70 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 15 births in 2025.
Originally a Welsh surname, Maddox means "son of Madog" – with Madog itself deriving from the Old Welsh *mat*, meaning "good" or "fortunate." The name burst into modern popularity largely thanks to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who chose it for their eldest son, Maddox Chivan; that celebrity association gave it a cool, international edge. While there are no major places directly named Maddox, the root "Madog" appears in the legend of Prince Madoc, a fabled Welsh explorer said to have reached America centuries before Columbus. Today, Maddox sits comfortably alongside other surname-turned-first-names like Mason and Jaxon, offering parents a strong, two-syllable choice with a touch of Welsh heritage and contemporary Hollywood flair.
Boy 9 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202515 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #26215 babies
- Total births
- 70since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 63%vs prior 5y