Madyx
Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 104 recorded births. Also given to 61 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 104 Americans have ever been named Madyx. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and peaked modestly at 17 births in 2011 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Madyx is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Madyx is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a creative spelling variant of Maddox, from the Welsh Madoc, meaning 'generous, fortunate' or 'good.' Maddox has been rising as an American given name since Angelina Jolie named her son Maddox, and Madyx offers a more individualized spelling.
Madyx gives the Welsh Maddox a distinctive phonetic compression. The generous/fortunate meaning of the Welsh Madoc gives it a quietly positive character — a name that wishes its bearer the best from the very start.
EtymologyShow more
Madyx first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2006. A twenty-first-century entry, Madyx belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Welsh classification suggests a path from welsh linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Madyx has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 88 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | — |
The Story of Madyx
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Madyx is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Madyx are most likely born between 2006 and 2020.
How rare is Madyx?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Madyx is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 88 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Madyx by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2006–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | #11458 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13371 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9331 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11645 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10331 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8452 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13301 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10326 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7916 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5347 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6251 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13729 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13259 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Madyx as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Madyx has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 61 births since 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2020