Total births
535
Unisex name · since 2008
Nyx
535 babies named Nyx in U.S. Social Security records since 2008, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2717
- among girls today
- 535
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nyx is the #2717 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 535 recorded since 2008.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nyx has been recorded 535 times among girls since 2008, currently ranked #2717 nationally and more common than 85% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #2717 among girls today
- 535 born since 2008
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nyx is currently the #2717 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 535 born since 2008, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2717
- among girls today
- 535
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Nyx vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2717
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Nyx was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
84 babies were named Nyx in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Nyx compares
535 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Nyx's all-time total is 40% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nyx | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 535 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 84 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nyx's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nyx splits its recorded history at 2018: 82% of all births land in the more recent half, 18% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2008 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 84 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nyx at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,717
Active since
2008
Nyx popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 84
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Nyx popularity over time - boys
138 total births recorded since 2012 (Nyx as boys' name)
Nyx by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nyx's strongest decade.
381 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Nyx births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 144
2010s
144 births
- 2020s
2020s
381 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 381 births (71% of all-time use).
How Nyx 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 Nyx's total volume
Nyx vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nyx by state
Where Nyx concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 6.2% |
| #2 | California | | 23 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 13 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Nyx's total US births 6.2%
Even split
33 of 535 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyx? ▼
535 babies have been named Nyx since 2008. It currently ranks #2717 among girls. The peak year was 2022 with 84 births.
When was Nyx most popular? ▼
Nyx was most popular in the 2020s decade with 381 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Nyx most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyx are Texas (33 births), California (23 births), Florida (13 births).
Is Nyx a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nyx is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 535 births, and as a boy's name it has 138 births.
How long has the name Nyx been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nyx since 2008 -- 18 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nyx? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyxie. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nyx's data
- Texas records the most Nyxs (33 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 Nyx
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Nyx: #2717 Unisex Name - 535 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyx. 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 Nyx 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.