Unisex name · peaked 1993

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.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.030.050.080.118801900192019401960198020002020GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#5,247
among girls
Babies in 2025
35
named Alix
Peak year
1993
206 babies
All-time total
4,573
since 1930

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
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Famous people named Alix

  1. Alix of France Politician · 1151–1195
  2. 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).

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