UK boy's name
Madoc
A Welsh masculine name derived from the root "mad" meaning "fortunate, wealthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Madoc is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Madoc popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 17 births.
This profile covers 152 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 53% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 151 living people in the UK are called Madoc. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Madoc ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 17 boys were registered as Madoc.
- • About 151 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madoc as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2443
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2006
17 births
Estimated living
151
2026
Meaning
What does Madoc mean?
The name Madoc has its origins in the Welsh language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh word "madog," which means "fortunate" or "having good fortune." This name was particularly prevalent in Wales during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madoc comes from the legendary figure of Madoc, a Welsh prince who is said to have discovered America centuries before Christopher Columbus. According to the legend, Madoc sailed west from Wales in the late 12th century and landed on the shores of what is now the United States. While the veracity of this story is debated among historians, it has become an integral part of Welsh folklore and has contributed to the enduring popularity of the name.
In the 13th century, Madoc ap Gruffydd Maelor was a prominent Welsh prince who ruled over the kingdom of Powys Fadog. He was known for his involvement in the conflicts between the Welsh princes and the English Crown during the reign of King Edward I. Another notable figure with this name was Madoc ap Llywelyn, a 14th-century Welsh nobleman and military commander who fought alongside Owain Glyndŵr during the Welsh Revolt against the English.
In literature, the name Madoc appears in the epic poem "Madoc" by Robert Southey, published in 1805. The poem tells the story of the legendary Welsh prince's voyage to the Americas and his encounters with Native American tribes.
Some other notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Madoc include:
1. Madoc ap Maredudd (c. 1170 – c. 1235), a Welsh prince and military leader. 2. Madoc ap Gruffydd (c. 1238 – c. 1315), a Welsh nobleman and landowner. 3. Madoc ap Idnerth (fl. 1300), a Welsh poet and bard. 4. Madoc Dafydd (c. 1550 – c. 1610), a Welsh clergyman and translator. 5. Madoc Pugh (c. 1570 – c. 1645), a Welsh mathematician and astronomer.
While the name Madoc has its roots in Welsh culture and history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Welsh settlements or influences. The enduring legacy of this name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Wales and its contribution to the tapestry of global naming traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Madoc over time
The chart below shows babies named Madoc registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Madoc, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madoc by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madoc was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3818 | 25 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3098 | 57 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1764 | 67 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Madoc
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Madoc: questions and answers
How popular is the name Madoc in the UK right now?
In 2024, Madoc was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Madoc most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 17 babies registered as Madoc in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Madoc?
A Welsh masculine name derived from the root "mad" meaning "fortunate, wealthy".
How many people are called Madoc in the UK?
A total of 152 babies have been registered as Madoc across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.