Declining since 2010, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Madix since 2003
Babies named Madix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 253 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Madix is a modern invented name that entered U.S. birth records in 2003, reflecting a trend toward creative, surname-style names. It peaked in 2007, after which its usage declined; by 2025 it ranked 6,446, with only about 1 in 131,390 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2010, suggesting it never achieved widespread popularity. The name likely draws from the fashionable Maddox, substituting an -ix ending to feel edgy and unique. Without a historical or etymological background, Madix remains a pure product of modern naming fashion.
Madix is a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular sound of names like Maddox or the -ix suffix seen in Phoenix and Beatrix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, suggesting a contemporary invention rather than a traditional name. No historical or linguistic roots have been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maddie, Dix
Variants: Maddix
Sibling names for Madix
Names that share Madix's style, for a brother or sister.
