Maddoux
A modern invented name with possible roots in French.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maddoux. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maddoux today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maddoux births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maddoux. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maddoux. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,465
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Maddoux: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maddoux 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 Maddoux during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maddoux
The name Maddoux is believed to have originated from the French language, stemming from the Old French word "madelucs," which was a nickname for the name Matthieu or Matthew. This name, in turn, traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Mattithyahu, meaning "gift of God."
In the Middle Ages, the name Maddoux was primarily found in regions of France, particularly in the northern areas near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. It was a common name among the peasantry and lower classes during this time period.
While there are no known direct references to the name Maddoux in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's connection to the biblical name Matthew means it likely had some association with early Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maddoux dates back to the 13th century, when a French farmer named Maddoux de Villeneuve was mentioned in a local census record from the village of Villeneuve-sur-Lot in the Aquitaine region of southwestern France.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable figures who bore the name Maddoux. In the 15th century, Maddoux Leclerc (1420-1492) was a renowned French architect and stonemason who helped design several churches and cathedrals in the Gothic style.
In the 17th century, Maddoux Delacroix (1628-1691) was a French painter and engraver known for his intricate landscapes and portraiture. He was part of the Baroque art movement and worked primarily in Paris and the surrounding regions.
During the 18th century, Maddoux Deschamps (1745-1813) was a French revolutionary and political activist who played a role in the early stages of the French Revolution. He was a member of the Jacobin Club and advocated for the rights of the common people.
In the 19th century, Maddoux Dupont (1819-1887) was a French chemist and inventor who is credited with developing one of the earliest forms of synthetic dyes, which revolutionized the textile industry at the time.
More recently, in the 20th century, Maddoux Leconte (1901-1982) was a French novelist and poet who wrote several works exploring themes of existentialism and the human condition. He was part of the literary movement known as the "École de Rochefort" and received several prestigious awards for his writing.
People
Maddoux + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maddoux 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
Maddoux: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maddoux?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maddoux 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maddoux a common name?
We classify Maddoux as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maddoux most popular?
The single biggest year for Maddoux was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maddoux 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 Maddoux in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maddoux a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maddoux 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 Maddoux still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maddoux 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 Maddoux 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 people have the name Maddoux?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.