Maddex first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Maddex has been for the last 22 years (from 2003 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Maddex

A masculine name of English origin meaning "son of Maddy".

Popularity of Maddex by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Maddex is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Maddex being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 37 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Maddex.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024370
2023440
2022655
2021716
2020690
2019775
2018810
2017915
2016960
20151040
20141230
20131236
20121387
20111150
20101160
2009980
2008900
2007490
2006450
2005366
2004270
2003130

The history of the first name Maddex

The name Maddex is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the late 20th century as a variant of the more traditional names Matthew and Maddox. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which translates to "gift of God." This ancient name was later Latinized as Matthaeus and eventually evolved into the English Matthew.

While the name Maddex does not have a distinct cultural or linguistic origin, its similarity to Maddox suggests a possible connection to the Welsh surname Madoc or Madox. This name is derived from the Welsh word "mad," meaning "fortunate" or "blessed." However, there is no direct evidence linking Maddex to this Welsh root.

Historically, the name Maddex does not appear in any significant ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its emergence as a given name is relatively recent, likely stemming from a desire for unique and unconventional names in the latter part of the 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Maddex can be found in the United States, where it was given to a child born in the late 1990s. However, due to its rarity, there are no notable historical figures who bore this name.

While the name Maddex may be considered a modern invention, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Some individuals who have been given the name Maddex include:

  1. Maddex Jeffries, an American child born in 2008.
  2. Maddex Rylander, an American child born in 2012.
  3. Maddex Smith, an American child born in 2015.
  4. Maddex Jones, a Canadian child born in 2018.
  5. Maddex Johnson, an Australian child born in 2020.

While these individuals are not historically significant figures, they represent the growing popularity of the name Maddex in various parts of the world. As a relatively new name, its future significance and potential historical references remain to be seen.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Maddex was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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