Calix
Calix is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Most handsome, beautiful, or chalice.
Origin and history
Calix is a modern masculine given name derived from the Greek name Callixtus or Callistus, meaning 'very handsome' or 'most beautiful'. It also shares roots with the Latin word for a cup or chalice. In the United States, it has seen increasing usage in recent years as a stylish, contemporary alternative to names like Callan or Felix.
Popularity in the United States
855 babies in the United States have been named Calix since 1880. It ranks #3822 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1581.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- TX (31.1 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 365 |
| 2020-2029 | 346 |
Fun facts
- While tracing back to the Greek element 'kallistos' meaning 'most beautiful', Calix also mirrors the Latin 'calix', meaning a goblet or chalice.
- A significant portion of all U.S. recorded births for Calix have occurred within the 2020s, indicating a recent surge in popularity.