Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Maddex is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Maddox, from the Welsh patronymic Madawg meaning 'fortunate' or 'generous.' The -ex ending gives the Welsh name a modern, edgier visual identity.
Maddex
A Welsh name gently fading from the charts.
Boy's name| Also girlsWelshDeclining
#3245▼ 377in 2024
Popularity Over Time
Maddex climbed 263 spots in the last 20 years — from #3508 to #3245.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 287 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,064 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 358 | — |
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 | #3245 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2868 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2228 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2070 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2034 |
| 2019 | 77 | #1924 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1865 |
| 2017 | 91 | #1721 |
| 2016 | 96 | #1659 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1561 |
| 2014 | 123 | #1385 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1374 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1277 |
| 2011 | 115 | #1435 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1437 |
| 2009 | 98 | #1622 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1700 |
| 2007 | 49 | #2553 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2643 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2936 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Maddex as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Maddex has also been given to 40 girls in the U.S. since 2005.
Unranked
Current rank
40
Total births
2012
Peak year
Frequently Asked
Can Maddex be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Maddex is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3245. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2003–2024) · Methodology