Total births
297
Boys' name · since 2005
Kalix
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 297 babies named Kalix, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4675
- among boys today
- 297
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Kalix is the #4675 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 297 recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Kalix recorded 297 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #4675 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #4675 among boys today
- 297 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kalix is currently the #4675 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 297 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4675
- among boys today
- 297
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Kalix vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4675
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Kalix was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
34 babies were named Kalix in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalix compares
297 46th percentile among 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
Kalix's all-time total is 19% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalix | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 297 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kalix's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalix's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalix at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,675
Active since
2005
Kalix popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Kalix by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kalix's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Kalix births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s
2020s
145 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 145 births (49% of all-time use).
Kalix by state
Where Kalix concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 3.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Kalix's total US births 3.7%
Even split
11 of 297 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalix? ▼
297 babies have been named Kalix since 2005. It currently ranks #4675 among boys. The peak year was 2019 with 34 births.
When was Kalix most popular? ▼
Kalix was most popular in the 2010s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kalix most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalix are Texas (11 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Kalix been used? ▼
Records for Kalix go back to 2005, giving 21 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kalix? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaleb, Kale, Kalvin, Kalen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kalix's data
- Kalix's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (145 total births) through the 2020s (145) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kalixs (11 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 Kalix
Nearby Names Like Kalix
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalix
Kaleb Boy
#279 86,649 births
Kale Boy
#5270 7,379 births
Kalvin Boy
#1785 6,726 births
Kalen Boy
#2050 4,629 births
Kalel Boy
#1125 4,400 births
Compare Kalix side by side: Kalix vs Kaleb Kalix vs Kale Kalix vs Kalvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalix
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, 2005–2025 (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. "Kalix: #4675 Boys' Name - 297 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalix. 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 Kalix 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.