Onix
Every Onix since 1956 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Onix
Onix is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,661 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 383 American babies have been named Onix. Its peak came in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Onix stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Onix 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 | 6 | #14,482 | 22 | #4,661 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,389 |
| 2023 | — | — | 29 | #3,858 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,863 | 27 | #4,064 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,198 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,538 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,693 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,484 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,623 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,722 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,412 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,426 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,975 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,781 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,443 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,670 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,011 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,361 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #8,122 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,416 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,975 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,189 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,298 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,031 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Onix in 2025?
Onix ranked #4,661 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Onix?
383 babies have been named Onix in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Onix most popular?
Onix peaked in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Onix a boy or girl name?
Onix is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Onix rising or falling?
Onix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.