Rising since 2018, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Nix since 2015
Babies named Nix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Nix is a modern, minimalist name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2015, placing it among the newest generation of given names. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 2018, and it reached its peak rank of 7,194 in 2025, when approximately 1 in 155,280 newborn boys received the name. The name Nix has not been associated with any top states, suggesting its use is dispersed across the country. While its origins are unclear, its brevity and phonetic resemblance to trendy names like Jax and Rex may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary choice.
Nix is a modern coinage, possibly derived as a shortened form of Phoenix or from the word 'nix' meaning 'nothing' in English. It may also draw from Germanic folklore where 'nix' refers to a water spirit. The name has been in limited use in the United States since 2015.
Sibling names for Nix
Names that share Nix's style, for a brother or sister.
