Will my child share the name Madoc with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Madoc per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Madoc in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Madoc becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Madoc is declining: down 1,315 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #1,224 in 2006.

Is Madoc a good choice for a distinctive name?

Madoc is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Madoc a popular baby name in the United States?

Madoc does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Madoc

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Madoc is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Madoc in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4275

About the Name Madoc

Madoc is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 516 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1224 in 2006 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Madoc is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Madoc in their class.