Rising since 2014, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Kix since 2009
Babies named Kix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 93 |
Meaning & origin
Kix is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2009. It has no traditional etymology or cultural roots, and its origin is most likely a short, catchy syllable or a borrowing from the breakfast cereal brand Kix, which debuted in 1937. The name is consistently given to baby boys, though it remains extremely rare. In the latest data from 2025, Kix ranked 5,399, with approximately 1 in 100,475 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2022, and since 2014 the name has shown a modest upward trend, though from a very low base. The name has not been recorded in any U.S. state with enough frequency to list in the top states, reflecting its niche status. As a purely modern coinage, Kix appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive, and unconventional choice.
Kix is a modern invented name with no clear etymological roots. It may be derived from the brand name Kix, a breakfast cereal introduced by General Mills in 1937, or simply a short, punchy sound-based coinage. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009 and has seen modest, rising use since 2014.
Sibling names for Kix
Names that share Kix's style, for a brother or sister.
