UK boy's name
Madox
An Old English name possibly deriving from "madhu" meaning "honey.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Madox is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Madox popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2012. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Madox. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Madox ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Madox.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Madox as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Madox mean?
The name Madox is an English name with roots that can be traced back to the Old English language. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two Old English words: "mæd" meaning meadow or pasture, and "oc" meaning oak tree. Thus, the name Madox can be interpreted as "meadow oak."
During the Middle Ages, the name Madox was primarily used as a surname. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a man named John Madox was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272.
While the name Madox was not particularly widespread as a first name in medieval times, it did find some use among the English gentry. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Madox the Younger, an English antiquarian and historian who lived from 1566 to 1647. He was known for his work on medieval English legal records and charters.
In the 18th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Thomas Madox (1666-1727), an English legal antiquary and historian. He is best known for his work "Formulare Anglicanum," a collection of ancient English charters and records.
Another notable individual with the name Madox was William Madox (1698-1757), an English clergyman and antiquary. He was the author of several works on English antiquities and was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1735.
In more recent times, the name Madox has been used as a first name, albeit relatively infrequently. One notable individual was Madox Brown (1821-1893), an English painter of moral and literary subjects, notable for his distinctive style of painting. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and is known for his works such as "The Last of England" and "Work."
Despite its unique and distinctive nature, the name Madox has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its roots in Old English and its association with notable figures in the fields of history, antiquities, and art have lent it a sense of historical significance and intrigue.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Madox over time
The chart below shows babies named Madox registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Madox, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madox by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Madox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Madox
- Matthew 80,931
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- Muhammad 72,235
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- 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
Madox: questions and answers
How popular is the name Madox in the UK right now?
In 2012, Madox was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Madox most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Madox in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Madox?
An Old English name possibly deriving from "madhu" meaning "honey.".
How many people are called Madox in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Madox across the 2 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.