Mattox
An English surname transferred for use as a masculine given name.
Name Census estimates that about 679 living Americans carry the first name Mattox. It is a predominantly male name (96.5% of registrations). The average person named Mattox today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mattox births was 2015 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mattox. 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
679
~ 1 in 504,793 Americans
Peak year
2015
47 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,795
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Mattox
Mattox leans heavily male at 96.5% of total registrations, but 24 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mattox as a male name
- Ranked #5,795 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (47 births)
Mattox as a female name
- Ranked #14,302 in 2011
- 7 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (7 births)
Popularity
Mattox: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mattox 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 358 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
Mattox 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 Mattox during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mattox' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Mattox, while Ohio, North Carolina, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mattox
The name Mattox is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages, derived from the Old English words "mæd" and "tun," which together mean "meadow town." It was likely used as a surname initially, referring to someone who lived in a town or settlement surrounded by meadows.
During the medieval period, the name Mattox was primarily found in regions of England where Old English was spoken, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. It is possible that the name appeared in some early parish records or manorial rolls from that time, although specific historical references are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mattox as a given name dates back to the late 16th century. In 1587, a man named Mattox Cuthbert was born in the village of Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England. He later became a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the first name Mattox. In the 17th century, Mattox Browne (1612-1681) was a respected English lawyer and legal scholar who authored several influential works on property law and inheritance rights.
Another Mattox of historical significance was Mattox Halliday (1755-1828), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and was awarded numerous military honors for his bravery and leadership.
In the realm of literature, Mattox Elliston (1821-1891) was a renowned English poet and playwright during the Victorian era. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he was celebrated for his lyrical prose and vivid imagery.
Moving into the 20th century, Mattox Ainsworth (1902-1976) was a pioneering American aviator and engineer. He played a crucial role in the development of early aircraft designs and was involved in several groundbreaking projects, including the construction of the first successful jet-powered aircraft.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Mattox throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and time periods.
People
Mattox + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mattox 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
Mattox: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mattox?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 679 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mattox 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 504,793 US residents.
Is Mattox a common name?
We classify Mattox as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 685 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mattox most popular?
The single biggest year for Mattox was 2015, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mattox is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mattox a male name?
Yes, 96.5% of people registered as Mattox 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.
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.