Nyx
2 countries#2564 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nyx was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
673 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #2564 · peaked in 2022 with 109 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
26 births recorded 2015–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 births recorded 2015–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nyx’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 16 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #17504 | — |
| 2009 | #17294 | ↑210 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↑6113 |
| 2013 | #6255 | ↑4926 |
| 2014 | #8053 | ↓1798 |
| 2015 | #7266 | ↑787 |
| 2016 | #8875 | ↓1609 |
| 2017 | #7092 | ↑1783 |
| 2018 | #5454 | ↑1638 |
| 2019 | #4162 | ↑1292 |
| 2020 | #3735 | ↑427 |
| 2021 | #2784 | ↑951 |
| 2022 | #2228 | ↑556 |
| 2023 | #2674 | ↓446 |
| 2024 | #2694 | ↓20 |
| 2025 | #2564 | ↑130 |
Frequently asked questions about Nyx
Is Nyx a popular name?
Yes — Nyx currently ranks #2564 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nyx more common for boys or girls?
Nyx is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nyx most popular?
Nyx peaked in 2022 in United States, with 109 recorded births that year.
Is Nyx rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nyx’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #17504 in 2008 to #2564 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nyx?
At least 699 babies have been recorded with the name Nyx across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nyx popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nyx appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nyx?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nyx include Mirabel, Porter, Sabina.
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