Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mattox — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Mattix|Mattson
EnglishBoy↑ Rising

Mattox

MAT-oks · 2 syllables

Share Mattox:
Compare with another name
Boy
#5795
↑ Rising
#5795
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#3619 in 2020
5yr change
+34 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5795 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Mattox

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5795

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+34 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Mattox scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
74
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishSurnameStrongModern2-syllableMasculineContemporaryRisingRare
STRONG
High confidence

Mattox is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5795 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +34 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5795 · very rare
Mattox at a Glance
Meaning:From the medieval surname Mattock, derived from the tool; also a variant of Matthew meaning 'gift of God'
Language root:Middle English · Old English
Peak rank:#3619 in 2020
5yr change:+34 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Mattox Beckham
Son of David Beckham
Similar Sound
MatteoMaddox◈MateoMatthiasMarcus
Similar Style
JaxonBraxton◈Landon◈Ashton◈Kaden◈
Works well with
MasonLandon◈Bryce◈WyattGavin◈Hunter◈Dawson◈
You Might Also Like
Jaxon
English · #96
→ Stable
Braxton◈
English · #170
→ Stable
Landon◈
English · #106
→ Stable
Ashton◈
English · #188
↓ Declining
Kaden◈
Celtic · #304
→ Stable
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Mattox · Overview
Summary

Mattox is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5795 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mattox scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 34 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Strong · Modern character
Mattox carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
mattox.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →