Nyx
Every Nyx since 2008 — 673 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyx
Nyx is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,577 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 673 American babies have been named Nyx — about 79% girls and 21% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 109 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 Nyx stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyx year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2,577 | 27 | #4,015 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,713 | 26 | #4,159 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,694 | 25 | #4,304 |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,244 | 25 | #4,263 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,812 | 8 | #9,449 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,766 | 8 | #9,315 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,242 | 6 | #11,755 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,578 | 7 | #10,434 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,347 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,286 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,520 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,383 | — | — |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,416 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,857 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,921 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,451 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,711 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyx in 2025?
Nyx ranked #2,577 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyx?
673 babies have been named Nyx in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyx most popular?
Nyx peaked in 2022, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Nyx a boy or girl name?
Nyx is used for both: about 79% of babies named Nyx have been girls and 21% boys.
Is the name Nyx rising or falling?
Nyx is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.