Declining since 2022, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Onyxx since 2018
Babies named Onyxx per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 16 |
| 2020s | 22 | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Onyxx is a contemporary respelling of the gemstone name Onyx, first appearing in U.S. data in 2018. As of 2025, it ranked 5,399th overall, with about 1 in every 100,475 boys receiving the name that year. Its peak year was 2023, and usage has been declining since 2022. The name remains rare, with no recorded popularity in any specific state. Onyxx exemplifies the modern trend of altering traditional spellings for stylistic effect, with the double 'x' adding visual intensity. While Onyx itself has ancient Greek roots, the Onyxx variant has no historical depth, making it a purely 21st-century choice for parents seeking an edgy, minimalist name.
Onyxx is a contemporary respelling of Onyx, which itself derives from Greek "onux" (claw or fingernail), referencing the stone's appearance. The doubled 'x' follows a trend of stylized spellings in modern American naming. First recorded in U.S. data in 2018, it has seen minor usage primarily as a masculine name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Onyx
Sibling names for Onyxx
Names that share Onyxx's style, for a brother or sister.
