Maddex
Maddex is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Beneficent or fortunate.
Origin and history
Maddex is a modern variant spelling of the traditional Welsh name Maddox, derived from Madoc. It carries the root meaning of fortunate or beneficent. In the United States, it emerged as a contemporary alternative spelling alongside the popularity of the letter X in modern baby names.
Popularity in the United States
1,744 babies in the United States have been named Maddex since 1880. It ranks #3053 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1605.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- TX (17 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,064 |
| 2020-2029 | 322 |
Nicknames
Madd
Fun facts
- Maddex is a modern respelling of Maddox, which experienced a surge in popularity in the early 2000s.
- It traces back to the ancient Welsh personal name Madoc, borne by legendary figures in Welsh mythology.