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Alyx Unisex

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-iks / ˈælɪks

English; 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)

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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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19787
19815
19825
19836
198410
19856
198616
198722
198829
198932
199033
199149
199245
199378
199445
199564
199655
199752
199841
199934
200031
200132
200229
200325
200427
200525
200637
200731
200830
200936
201028
201130
201225
201323
201422
201528
201623
201721
201828
201924
202031
202122
202217
202314
202414