Onyx Unisex
Origin(s)
Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: a precious stone; English: black gemstone
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Onyx refers to a type of precious stone often used in jewelry. In English, the name has been adopted to signify the black gemstone, symbolizing strength and protection.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Onyx was first seen in the United States in 1990. Onyx has ranked as high as #545 nationally which occurred in 2023 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Onyx has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Onyx (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 71 | |
| CA | 69 | |
| FL | 59 | |
| NY | 57 | |
| OH | 50 | |
| GA | 44 | |
| NC | 37 | |
| IN | 35 | |
| VA | 31 | |
| MI | 29 | |
| PA | 29 | |
| TN | 28 | |
| IL | 27 | |
| MO | 20 | |
| MD | 20 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 175 |
| 2017 | 188 |
| 2018 | 256 |
| 2019 | 323 |
| 2020 | 446 |
| 2021 | 767 |
| 2022 | 932 |
| 2023 | 1,077 |
| 2024 | 927 |