Calix
Every Calix since 2002 — 855 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calix
Calix is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,010 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 855 American babies have been named Calix. Its peak came in 2025, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calix stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calix year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,010 |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,292 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2,742 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,300 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2,467 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,697 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,591 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,422 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,786 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,007 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,670 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,629 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,640 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,847 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,051 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,739 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,661 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,020 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,661 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,287 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,316 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,146 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calix in 2025?
Calix ranked #2,010 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calix?
855 babies have been named Calix in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calix most popular?
Calix peaked in 2025, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Calix a boy or girl name?
Calix is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calix rising or falling?
Calix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.