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Alix

Unisex

Alix has been given to 4,573 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It peaked in 1993.

Meaning & origin /ˈæ.lɪks/

Origin: Germanic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,573

Peak year

1993 (206 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1930

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

78% girls / 22% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alix — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Famous people named Alix

Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)

Empress consort of Russia (1872–1918)

Alice of France

French princess

Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alix.

FAQ

How popular is the name Alix?

Alix has been given to 4,573 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alix peak?

Alix peaked in 1993, when 206 babies were given the name.

Is Alix a girl or boy name?

Alix is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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