Maddix
Maddix is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Son of Madog; meaning fortunate or blessed.
Origin and history
Maddix is a modern American spelling variant of Maddox, an English and Welsh surname derived from the personal name Madog. The underlying Welsh root means fortunate or blessed. In the United States, it emerged as a stylish given name in the early 2000s alongside the trend of surname-derived names with crisp 'x' endings.
Popularity in the United States
2,099 babies in the United States have been named Maddix since 1880. It ranks #2815 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1505.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.9 %)
- OH (14.2 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- IN (6.6 %)
- UT (6.4 %)
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 | 487 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,187 |
| 2020-2029 | 425 |
Nicknames
Madd, Maddy
Fun facts
- Maddix derives from the Welsh patronymic name Madog, which historically indicated descent from a fortunate or good-natured ancestor.
- The 'ix' spelling is a contemporary U.S. adaptation of the traditional 'ox' surname ending seen in Maddox.