Unisex nameCurrently #358 in the USRising
Onyx
ON-iks//ˈɒnɪks//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
Onyx gemstone, claw or fingernail
Onyx comes from the Greek word for fingernail or claw, referring to the banded gemstone's resemblance to the pale crescent of a nail. Its bold, dark elegance has made it a striking modern unisex choice.
Onyx's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Onyx |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 84 |
| 2010 | 81 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 112 |
| 2013 | 111 |
| 2014 | 137 |
| 2015 | 159 |
| 2016 | 233 |
| 2017 | 258 |
| 2018 | 333 |
| 2019 | 418 |
| 2020 | 561 |
| 2021 | 941 |
| 2022 | 1,105 |
| 2023 | 1,269 |
| 2024 | 1,113 |
Onyx through the decades
- Onyx peaked in 2023, when 1,269 babies were named Onyx in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Onyx has risen 711% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Onyx currently ranks #358 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Onyx
Variants & spellings
Onix