Nix
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #5,470 in 2023
11 babies were named Nix in the US in 2025. It has climbed 873 places in five years.
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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 Nix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nix, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNix first shows up in US birth records in 2015, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #5,470.
- New on the sceneNix wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2015.
- TrendNix has climbed 873 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Nix
Nix is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-nix”. US birth records list Nix for boys from 2015 to 2025, in 10 of those 11 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #5,470 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 150,376 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 Nix
What is the origin of the name Nix?
Nix has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Nix a boy or girl name?
Nix is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nix?
Nix ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#5,470).