Total births
389
Unisex name · since 1995
Galaxy
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 389 babies named Galaxy, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5714
- among girls today
- 389
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Galaxy currently ranks #5714 among unisex names in America, with 389 babies recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Galaxy has been recorded 389 times among girls since 1995, currently ranked #5714 nationally and more common than 68% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #5714 among girls today
- 389 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Galaxy is currently the #5714 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 389 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5714
- among girls today
- 389
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Galaxy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5714
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Galaxy was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
35 babies were named Galaxy in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Galaxy compares
389 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Galaxy's all-time total is 2% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Galaxy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 389 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Galaxy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Galaxy's full recorded timeline at 2013, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2005, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2019 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Galaxy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,714
Active since
1995
Galaxy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Galaxy popularity over time - boys
43 total births recorded since 2015 (Galaxy as boys' name)
Galaxy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Galaxy's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Galaxy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s
2020s
156 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 172 births (44% of all-time use).
Galaxy by state
Where Galaxy concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 5.7% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Galaxy's total US births 5.7%
Even split
22 of 389 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Galaxy? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 389 babies named Galaxy. Today it holds rank #5714 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 35 births.
When was Galaxy most popular? ▼
Galaxy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Galaxy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Galaxy are Texas (22 births), California (11 births).
Is Galaxy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Galaxy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 389 births, and as a boy's name it has 43 births.
How long has the name Galaxy been used? ▼
Records for Galaxy go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Galaxy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gale, Galilea, Gala, Galilee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Galaxy's data
- Galaxy's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (172 total births) through the 2020s (156) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Galaxys (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Galaxy
Nearby Names Like Galaxy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Galaxy
Gale Girl
19,906 births
Galilea Girl
#642 9,309 births
Gala Girl
#2271 2,186 births
Galilee Girl
#3040 648 births
Galia Girl
#3713 594 births
Compare Galaxy side by side: Galaxy vs Gale Galaxy vs Galilea Galaxy vs Gala
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Galaxy: #5714 Unisex Name - 389 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/galaxy. 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 Galaxy 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 July 2026.