Calix
- US rank
- #2,006
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,006 in 2025
75 babies were named Calix in the US in 2025. It has climbed 683 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Calix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,779 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Calix, 75 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalix first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearCalix is at its all-time high right now: #2,006 in 2025.
- New on the sceneCalix wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- TrendCalix has climbed 683 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,006. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Calix
Calix is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-lix”. US birth records list Calix for boys from 2002 to 2025, in 24 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,006 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,006, with 75 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.9 | 111,732 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,308 boys |
| 2020s | 33 | 29,925 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Calix
What is the origin of the name Calix?
Calix has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Calix a boy or girl name?
Calix is a boy name.
How popular is the name Calix?
Calix ranked #2,006 for US boys in 2025, given to 75 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,006).