Onyx
boy name#365 in 2025Onyx entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #307 in 2023, ranks #365 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1990–2025
#365
rank today
#307
peak (2023)
881
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5665 |
| 2000s | #3722 |
| 2010s | #1498 |
| 2020s | #400 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Onyx has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Onyx are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Onyx is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Onyx in 2025?
- Onyx ranks #365 among US boy names in 2025, with 881 babies given the name.
- When was the name Onyx most popular?
- Onyx peaked in 2023, reaching #307 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Onyx with classmates?
- Onyx will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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