Declining since 2017, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Maddix since 2002
Babies named Maddix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92 | 487 |
| 2010s | 190 | 1,187 |
| 2020s | 103 | 425 |
Meaning & origin
Maddix is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, making it a very recent addition to the naming landscape. It reached its peak rank of 2833 in 2016, with an incidence of about 1 in 38820 newborns that year, but has been declining in popularity since 2017. Its strongest association is with California, where it was most common. The name exemplifies the late 2000s and 2010s trend of inventing new names by remixing phonetic elements from established favorites like Madison and Maddox, combined with the fashionable -ix ending. While lacking traditional etymology or historical roots, Maddix fits a modern, stylish profile appreciated by parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name for their sons.
Maddix is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2002. It combines the trendy phonetic elements of Madd- (as in Madison or Maddox) with the -ix ending, a pattern seen in names like Phoenix or Beatrix. Its rise in the 2010s reflects broader naming trends toward unique, sound-driven coinages.
Where Maddix is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Madd, Maddy
Sibling names for Maddix
Names that share Maddix's style, for a brother or sister.
