Calix
A boy's name of Latin origin with 780 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Calix is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from calix meaning 'chalice' or 'goblet.' The chalice is a sacred vessel in Christian tradition, used in the Eucharist to hold consecrated wine. Calix carries an elegant, ceremonial weight alongside a sharp, modern sound.
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Calix is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Calix has been recorded as a boy's name since 2002, with 780 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Calix climbed 3003 spots in the last 20 years — from #5286 to #2283.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 271 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 365 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 144 | — |
The Story of Calix
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Calix is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Calix are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Calix?
Only about 1 in every 58,065 babies born in 2024 was named Calix — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 365 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Calix by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Calix per day would take 2.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | #2283 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2740 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2297 |
| 2021 | 54 | #2465 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2697 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2590 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2422 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3785 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4006 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3523 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2670 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2629 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2639 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4846 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4544 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4051 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4738 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4659 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4020 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4659 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024