Declining since 2019, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Maddax since 2003
Babies named Maddax per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Maddax is a modern twist on the surname Maddox, which has Welsh roots. First recorded in 2003, it saw a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2020. Since then, its usage has been declining, with a rank of 5861 in 2025, when it was given to about 1 in every 113,872 baby boys. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend since 2019, reflecting the typical pattern for a trendy invention. Despite its recent origin, Maddax fits into the popular 'Mack' and 'Max' phonetic family, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Maddax is a modern spelling variant of the surname Maddox, which originated as a patronymic from the Welsh personal name Madoc. The name Madoc derives from the Welsh word 'mad', meaning 'fortunate' or 'good'. This surname was brought to English-speaking countries by Welsh immigrants and later gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. The variant spelling with an 'a' instead of 'o' reflects a modern trend toward unique phonetic spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Max, Maddy
Sibling names for Maddax
Names that share Maddax's style, for a brother or sister.
