Total births
855
Boys' name · since 2002
Calix
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 855 babies named Calix, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2307
- among boys today
- 855
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Calix currently ranks #2307 among boys' names in America, with 855 babies recorded since 2002.
Calix has 855 recorded births among boys since 2002, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2307 as of the latest data, more common than 84% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #2307 among boys today
- 855 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Calix is currently the #2307 boys' name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 855 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2307
- among boys today
- 855
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Calix vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2307
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Calix was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
75 babies were named Calix in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Calix compares
855 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Calix's all-time total is 133% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Calix | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 855 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 75 | 23 | 22,252 |
Calix's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Calix's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 11 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 75, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Calix at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,307
Active since
2002
Calix popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 75
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Calix by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Calix's strongest decade.
365 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Calix births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 144
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
365 births
- 2020s
2020s
346 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 365 births (43% of all-time use).
How Calix compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Calix's total volume
Calix vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Calix by state
Where Calix concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 70 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 51 | 6.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Calix's total US births 8.2%
Even split
70 of 855 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calix? ▼
Calix has been given to 855 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2307 as of the latest data. 75 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Calix most popular? ▼
Calix was most popular in the 2010s decade with 365 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Calix most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calix are California (70 births), Texas (51 births), North Carolina (15 births).
How long has the name Calix been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Calix since 2002 -- 24 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Calix? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caleb, Calvin, Callum, Callan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Calix's data
- Calix's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (365 total births) through the 2020s (346) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Calixs (70 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 Calix
Nearby Names Like Calix
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calix
Caleb Boy
#49 324,350 births
Calvin Boy
#140 221,064 births
Callum Boy
#158 16,051 births
Callan Boy
#242 11,164 births
Callen Boy
#481 9,501 births
Compare Calix side by side: Calix vs Caleb Calix vs Calvin Calix vs Callum
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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, 2002–2025 (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. "Calix: #2307 Boys' Name - 855 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calix. 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 Calix 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.