Nyx
boy name#3949 in 2025Nyx entered the US charts in 2012, peaked at #3949 in 2025, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2012–2025
#3949
rank today
#3949
peak (2025)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10414 |
| 2020s | #5665 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Nyx are estimated to be alive in the US today.
Nyx is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Nyxs are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nyx in 2025?
- Nyx ranks #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nyx most popular?
- Nyx peaked in 2025, reaching #3949 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nyx with classmates?
- Nyx will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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