Maddex
About Maddex
Maddex is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variant of Maddox, which itself originated as an English surname derived from Welsh elements 'mad' meaning fortunate or beneficent. The distinctive spelling with 'ex' rather than 'ox' began gaining popularity in the early 2000s as parents sought unique twists on traditional names. Maddex carries a strong, contemporary sound with its punchy consonants and trendy 'x' ending. It embodies qualities of strength and individuality while maintaining a recognizable familiarity. The name has seen steady growth in usage in the United States, particularly in southern states, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to similar names like Mason or Max, giving it a distinctive quality for boys born in recent years.
Pronounced MAD-eks.
As of October 2026, Maddex ranked #3417 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1277 in 2012.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,385 | 123 | 64 |
| 2015 | #1,561 | 104 | 54.3 |
| 2016 | #1,659 | 96 | 50.6 |
| 2017 | #1,721 | 91 | 49.2 |
| 2018 | #1,865 | 81 | 44.6 |
| 2019 | #1,924 | 77 | 42.9 |
| 2020 | #2,034 | 70 | 40.6 |
| 2021 | #2,070 | 71 | 40.6 |
| 2022 | #2,228 | 65 | 37.2 |
| 2023 | #2,868 | 44 | 25.7 |
| 2024 | #3,245 | 37 | 21.5 |
| 2025 | #3,417 | 34 | 19.9 |
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