Madoc
A boy's name of Welsh origin with 217 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A township in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada, named after Madoc ab Owain Gwynedd.
Madoc is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, from the Welsh madawg or madog, meaning 'fortunate' or 'good.' Prince Madoc ab Owain Gwynedd is a legendary Welsh prince from the twelfth century, celebrated in bardic tradition for allegedly sailing to and discovering America centuries before Columbus.
Adventurous and authentically Welsh, Madoc carries the spirit of oceanic exploration and Celtic legend — a name for the boldly curious, for those who seek new worlds rather than wait for them to arrive.
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In the American context, Madoc is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2003–2024). Its Welsh roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Madoc is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #10492), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Madoc climbed 338 spots in the last 20 years — from #10830 to #10492.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | #8657 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 129 | #7007 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 51 | #9644 | — |
The Story of Madoc
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Madoc is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Madoc are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Madoc?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Madoc — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 129 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Madoc by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10492 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7076 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8582 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8479 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7021 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5451 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6536 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4417 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7364 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7356 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6116 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8602 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6858 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10346 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8079 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5588 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13258 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8064 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10830 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12044 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024