Alyx Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-iks / ˈælɪksEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: Defender of mankind; Greek: Helper
Historical & Cultural Background
Alyx is a modern variant of the name Alex, which is derived from Alexander. The name Alexander has historical significance, being associated with Alexander the Great, a prominent figure in ancient history. The name has gained popularity in various cultures and has been adapted in different forms. Alyx is often used as a gender-neutral name, though it is more commonly given to girls in recent years.
Trend Summary
Alyx has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alex
- Alix
International Variants
- Alix (French)
- Aleks (Slavic)
Famous people named Alyx
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alyx was first seen in the United States in 1978. Alyx has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Washington, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Alyx has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alyx (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 14 |