Rising since 2002, #2,006 for boys today.
Popularity of Calix since 2002
Babies named Calix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 365 |
| 2020s | 346 |
Meaning & origin
Calix first appeared on the U.S. baby-name radar in 2002 and has since climbed steadily, peaking at rank 2006 in 2025. The name’s Latin roots lend it both a classical and modern feel, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet grounded choice. Its rising trajectory over more than two decades reflects a broader trend toward short, strong names ending in 'x'. Calix remains most popular in North Carolina, California, and Texas, and its rarity ensures that a boy named Calix is likely to be the only one in his class.
Calix derives from Latin calix 'cup' or possibly from Greek kalos 'beautiful'. The name entered occasional use in the English-speaking world as a modern coinage, drawing on classical roots. Its rise in the United States began in the early 2000s.
Where Calix is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Calix” around the world
Where Calix lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal
Variants: Calyx
Sibling names for Calix
Names that share Calix's style, for a brother or sister.
