Alix
Alix is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Noble or of noble birth.
Origin and history
Alix is a medieval French form of Alice, ultimately deriving from Germanic roots meaning noble. Though historically and globally more common as a feminine name, it has maintained a rare but steady presence as a masculine name in the United States. Its usage for U.S. boys remains quite niche and unconventional.
Popularity in the United States
989 babies in the United States have been named Alix since 1880. It ranks #3693 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47 %)
- FL (37.3 %)
- CA (15.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 299 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 137 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Fun facts
- Alix evolved in Old French as a variant of Alice and Adelais during the Middle Ages.
- While predominantly feminine in Europe, Alix is used for both boys and girls in the United States.