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2022

First Year

2022

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#13584

Peak Rank

6

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## The Story of Onix

Onix first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 29 Onixs were born — ranking #3,794 that year. As of 2026, Onix ranks #4,393 for baby boys with 24 births, rising sharply (+71% over the past five years). In total, more than 395 Onixs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Onix

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

* [Onyx](/onyx)
* Omics
* [Enix](/enix)
* Phonics
* Annex
* Sonics
* Tonics
* Onic
* Annexe
* Conics
* Anex
* Inex

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Onix

What does the name Onix mean?

Onix is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Onix in 2026?

In 2026, Onix ranks #4,393 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Onix most popular?

Onix reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,628 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

Onix has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Onix.

Is Onix a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Onix?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Onix include Gustavus, Wynne, Arlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Onix 

Onix is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 395 births in the dataset. Onix's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,628\. Use the chart and map above to compare Onix's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "O" → ](/letter/o)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.