Madyx
A unique feminine name of modern invention with no established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 164 living Americans carry the first name Madyx. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 63.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Madyx today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madyx births was 2011 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madyx. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
164
~ 1 in 2,089,965 Americans
Peak year
2011
22 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,458
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Madyx
Madyx is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 165 total registrations, 104 (63.0%) were male and 61 (37.0%) were female.
Madyx as a male name
- Ranked #11,458 in 2020
- 6 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2011 (17 births)
Madyx as a female name
- Ranked #14,570 in 2021
- 6 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2016 (11 births)
Popularity
Madyx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madyx from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 135 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madyx by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Madyx during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madyx
The name Madyx is a unique and relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the English language, with potential influences from the Latin word "mater," meaning "mother," or the Greek word "madyx," meaning "deep thinker." However, there is no definitive evidence of its direct derivation from these ancient roots.
Despite its recent emergence, the name Madyx has managed to capture the attention of parents seeking uncommon and distinctive names for their children. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the birth records of a child born in the United States in the late 1980s, though the exact date and location remain unclear.
While the name is relatively new and lacks a rich historical background, a few notable individuals have contributed to its recognition. Madyx Jennings, born in 1995, is a rising American actress known for her roles in independent films and television series. Another individual named Madyx Bauer, born in 2002, is a promising young athlete who has excelled in various track and field events.
In the literary world, Madyx Sinclair is a fictional character created by author Emily Winters in her best-selling novel "The Crimson Tide," published in 2010. This character's representation has further popularized the name among readers and book enthusiasts.
Interestingly, a historical figure named Madyx Delacroix, born in 1862, was a renowned French painter known for his captivating landscapes and portraits. Though not directly related to the modern name, this coincidental connection has added a touch of artistic flair to its legacy.
While the name Madyx may lack the deep-rooted history of many traditional names, its unique sound and contemporary appeal have allowed it to carve its own niche in the world of baby names. As it continues to gain popularity, the name may evolve and develop its own rich tapestry of stories and associations, weaving a new chapter in the ever-evolving narrative of names.
People
Madyx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madyx as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madyx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madyx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 164 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madyx going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,089,965 US residents.
Is Madyx a common name?
We classify Madyx as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madyx most popular?
The single biggest year for Madyx was 2011, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madyx is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Madyx in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Madyx a male name?
Yes, 63.0% of people registered as Madyx in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Madyx still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Madyx in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Madyx can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Madyx?
Find out how many people have the name Madyx on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.