Total births
1,295
Unisex name · since 1978
Alyx
Alyx has 1,295 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7712
- among girls today
- 1,295
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
1,295 babies have been named Alyx since 1978, making it today's #7712 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alyx has been recorded 1,295 times among girls since 1978, currently ranked #7712 nationally and more common than 56% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #7712 among girls today
- 1,295 born since 1978
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alyx is currently the #7712 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 1,295 born since 1978, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7712
- among girls today
- 1,295
- born since 1978
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Alyx vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7712
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Alyx was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
78 babies were named Alyx in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Alyx compares
1,295 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alyx's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alyx | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,295 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 78 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alyx's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alyx splits its recorded history at 2003: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 78 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alyx at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#7,712
Active since
1978
Alyx popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Alyx popularity over time - boys
182 total births recorded since 1989 (Alyx as boys' name)
Alyx by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Alyx's strongest decade.
496 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Alyx births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 131
1980s
131 births
- 1990s
1990s
496 births
- 2000s
2000s
303 births
- 2010s
2010s
252 births
- 2020s 106
2020s
106 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 496 births (38% of all-time use).
How Alyx compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alyx's total volume
Alyx vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alyx by state
Where Alyx concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 79 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Washington | | 8 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Utah | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Alyx's total US births 6.1%
Even split
79 of 1,295 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alyx? ▼
1,295 babies have been named Alyx since 1978. It currently ranks #7712 among girls. The peak year was 1993 with 78 births.
When was Alyx most popular? ▼
Alyx was most popular in the 1990s decade with 496 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Alyx most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alyx are California (79 births), Florida (12 births), Texas (11 births).
Is Alyx a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alyx is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,295 births, and as a boy's name it has 182 births.
How long has the name Alyx been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Alyx since 1978 -- 48 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Alyx? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alyssa, Alyson, Alyce, Alycia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alyx's data
- Alyx's decade-level peak was the 1990s (496 total births); usage has since declined to 106 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alyxs (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alyx
Nearby Names Like Alyx
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alyx
Alyssa Girl
#399 314,606 births
Alyson Girl
#1232 29,730 births
Alyce Girl
#3461 17,539 births
Alycia Girl
#4313 10,168 births
Alysha Girl
#3347 9,601 births
Compare Alyx side by side: Alyx vs Alyssa Alyx vs Alyson Alyx vs Alyce
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Alyx
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alyx: #7712 Unisex Name - 1,295 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alyx. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alyx draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.