Maddock
Welsh name meaning "good fortune" or "luck".
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Maddock. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maddock today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maddock births was 2016 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maddock. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
2016
15 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,609
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Maddock: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maddock from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maddock by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maddock during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maddock
The given name Maddock is of Welsh origin, deriving from the Old Welsh name "Madog" or "Madoc." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in Wales, where it was a popular name among the Welsh nobility and ruling class.
In its earliest form, the name Madog is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "mad," meaning "fortunate" or "lucky." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a sense of good fortune or favorable circumstances. Over time, the spelling evolved into variations like Maddock, Maddox, and Maddocks.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Maddock can be found in medieval Welsh literature, particularly in the stories and legends surrounding the figure of Madoc, a Welsh prince who supposedly led an expedition to North America in the late 12th century. While the historical validity of this account is debated, it has contributed to the enduring legacy of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the first name Maddock. One of the earliest was Maddock ap Rhys (born around 1280), a Welsh nobleman and military leader who fought alongside King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.
In the 16th century, Maddock Kyffin (1530-1598) was a Welsh landowner and Member of Parliament, known for his involvement in the governance of Denbighshire, Wales.
Moving into the 17th century, Maddock Lloyd (1625-1679) was a Welsh clergyman and writer, known for his religious works and sermons published during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, Maddock Banning (1844-1914) was an American soldier and politician who served as a captain in the Union Army during the American Civil War and later became a prominent figure in Los Angeles politics.
Another notable figure bearing the first name Maddock was Maddock Chilcott (1892-1972), a British artist and illustrator known for his contributions to children's literature and his illustrations for books such as "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Maddock, highlighting its Welsh roots and its enduring presence across various eras and regions.
People
Maddock + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maddock as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maddock: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maddock?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maddock going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Maddock a common name?
We classify Maddock as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maddock most popular?
The single biggest year for Maddock was 2016, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maddock is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maddock in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maddock a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maddock in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maddock still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maddock in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maddock can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Maddock?
Want to know how many Americans are named Maddock? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.