How Many People Are Named Alyx?
Complete statistics for the name Alyx: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alyx is a very rare female name, with only 1,444 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 228,562 Americans. The majority of people named Alyx are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,464 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alyx Through the Generations
Alyx reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 84 births, but since then, it's seen a slow decline. Today, most Alyxes are young adults, with 916 under 30 and 548 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests it's a name for the newer generation, with no one over 60 carrying it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alyx's American roots
📄 About the Name Alyx
How Many People Have the Name Alyx?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,444 people in the United States currently share the name Alyx. That works out to roughly 1 in every 228,562 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Alyx a Common or Rare Name?
Alyx is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Alyx Mean?
Alyx means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Alyx in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was Alyx Most Popular?
The name Alyx reached peak popularity in 1993, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Alyx?
Approximately 1,444 people named Alyx live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,464. That works out to roughly 1 in 228,562 Americans.
Is Alyx a rare name?
Alyx is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 228,562 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alyx mean?
Alyx means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Alyx more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Alyx are male and 88% are female.
When was Alyx most popular?
Alyx peaked in 1993 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.