Boy · #2,305 in 2026

Calix

Name: Popularity of the name Calix in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Calix, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,305

Peak Rank

#2,280 (2022)

Total Babies

903

5-Yr Trend

+27%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2280

Peak Rank

903

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Calix

The earliest SSA record of Calix as a baby boy name dates back to 2002, when 11 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 62 newborns named Calix — #2,296 in the national rankings. About 44% of every Calix on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Calix ranks #2,305 for baby boys with 62 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). All told, over 903 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Calix

Phonetically similar names — useful when Calix is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Calyx
Killicks
Cowlicks
Kylix
Colics
Clicks
Cliques
Catholics
Callis
Kalis
Kallis
Clix

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calix

What does the name Calix mean?

Calix is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Calix in 2026?

In 2026, Calix ranks #2,305 among boys' names in the U.S., with 62 babies given the name that year.

When was Calix most popular?

Calix reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,280 that year with 62 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Calix most popular?

Calix has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Calix.

Is Calix a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Calix is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Calix?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Calix include Dink, March, Council. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Calix

Calix is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 903 births in the dataset. Calix's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,280. Use the chart and map above to compare Calix's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.