Alix
A female given name from the Germanic languages, an Old French form of Alice.
Every Alix since 1930 — 4,573 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alix
Alix is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,247 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 4,573 American babies have been named Alix — about 78% girls and 22% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 206 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alix stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alix year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,247 | 11 | #7,218 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,568 | 10 | #7,793 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,136 | 19 | #5,081 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,914 | 8 | #9,023 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,841 | 14 | #6,044 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,675 | 11 | #7,055 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,438 | 11 | #7,198 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,774 | 10 | #7,648 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,817 | 12 | #6,705 |
| 2016 | 27 | #4,996 | 18 | #5,136 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,994 | 10 | #7,515 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,461 | 18 | #5,073 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,853 | 9 | #8,143 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,565 | 17 | #5,261 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,917 | 17 | #5,211 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,029 | 15 | #5,749 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,488 | 20 | #4,755 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,273 | 16 | #5,498 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,291 | 20 | #4,645 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,179 | 17 | #5,083 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,758 | 15 | #5,292 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,590 | 23 | #3,865 |
| 2003 | 75 | #2,261 | 21 | #3,981 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,856 | 21 | #3,915 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,304 | 18 | #4,307 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,985 | 29 | #2,995 |
| 1995 | 131 | #1,279 | 40 | #2,055 |
| 1990 | 122 | #1,325 | 28 | #2,434 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,546 | 16 | #2,947 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,414 | 6 | #5,545 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,263 | 9 | #3,665 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,582 | 5 | #4,744 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,502 | 6 | #3,541 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,821 | — | — |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,476 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,326 | — | — |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,461 | — | — |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,572 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,012 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Alix
- Alix of France Politician · 1151–1195
- Alix, Duchess of Brittany Politician · 1200–1221
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alix mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, an Old French form of Alice.
How popular is the name Alix in 2025?
Alix ranked #5,247 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alix?
4,573 babies have been named Alix in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alix most popular?
Alix peaked in 1993, when 206 newborns received the name.
Is Alix a boy or girl name?
Alix is used for both: about 78% of babies named Alix have been girls and 22% boys.
Is the name Alix rising or falling?
Alix is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alix?
Well-known people named Alix include Alix of France (politician), Alix, Duchess of Brittany (politician).