Madrox
A unique name potentially derived from "matrix" or Spanish "madre" (mother).
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Madrox. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Madrox today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madrox births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madrox. 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 Madrox. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,643
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Madrox: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madrox from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madrox 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 Madrox 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 Madrox
The name Madrox has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "madros," meaning "wise" or "learned." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their wisdom and intellectual prowess.
Madrox first gained prominence in the historical records during the Roman era, when the Etruscans were gradually assimilated into the expanding Roman Empire. The name appeared in various Latin texts and inscriptions, often associated with scholars, philosophers, and intellectuals of the time. One notable example is Marcus Tullius Madrox, a renowned Roman orator and statesman who lived from 106 BC to 43 BC.
As the Roman Empire expanded, the name Madrox spread across Europe and the Mediterranean region. During the Middle Ages, it was adopted by various cultures and underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Madrox, Madroxx, and Madrokks. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name during this period was Madrox the Scribe, a 9th-century monk renowned for his exceptional calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts.
In the Renaissance period, the name Madrox gained further prominence, particularly among the intellectual elite. Madrox Galilei (1564-1642), an Italian astronomer and philosopher, was a notable figure who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution. His groundbreaking work on the heliocentric model of the solar system and his development of the telescope forever changed our understanding of the universe.
During the Enlightenment era, the name Madrox was associated with several influential thinkers and philosophers. Madrox Voltaire (1694-1778), the renowned French writer and philosopher, was a prominent figure whose works advocated for freedom of expression, religious tolerance, and social reform. His satirical novella "Candide" remains a literary masterpiece to this day.
In more recent history, Madrox Curie (1867-1934), a Polish physicist and chemist, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity. Her pioneering work, alongside her husband Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of the elements polonium and radium, earning her a share of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics and the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
While the name Madrox has its ancient roots, it has continued to be bestowed upon individuals throughout history, carrying with it a connotation of wisdom, intellect, and a thirst for knowledge. From the scholars of ancient civilizations to the pioneering scientists and philosophers of more recent times, the name Madrox has left an indelible mark on human history and the pursuit of knowledge.
People
Madrox + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madrox 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
Madrox: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madrox?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madrox 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Madrox a common name?
We classify Madrox as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madrox most popular?
The single biggest year for Madrox was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madrox is about 13 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 Madrox in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Madrox a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madrox 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 Madrox still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Madrox 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 Madrox 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 are named Madrox?
Want to know how many people have the name Madrox? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.