Galaxy
Meaninggalaxy · English
- US rank
- #5,410
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,072 in 2019
23 babies were named Galaxy in the US in 2025. It has dropped 96 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
US births per million boys, 2015–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Galaxy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 69,930 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Galaxy, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Galaxy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGalaxy first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #4,072.
- TrendGalaxy has slipped 96 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,410. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Galaxy means “galaxy”.
About the name Galaxy
Galaxy is a girl name of American origin meaning “galaxy”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-axy”. US birth records list Galaxy for girls from 1995 to 2025, in 25 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #4,072 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,410, with 23 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 335,570 girls |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,604 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,435 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.3 | 427,350 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Galaxy
What does the name Galaxy mean?
Galaxy means “galaxy” in English.
What is the origin of the name Galaxy?
Galaxy has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Galaxy a boy or girl name?
Galaxy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Galaxy?
Galaxy ranked #5,410 for US girls in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#4,072).