Onyx
How to say it: ON-iks · /ˈɑnɪks/
From Greek 'onyx' meaning fingernail or claw; a black gemstone used as a name for its bold, sleek quality.
Onyx was the 372nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,036 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 6.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #170 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #372 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,036 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,200 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #170 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts in recent decades, Onyx has risen to a high in the 2020s. It remains at peak level with continued rise anticipated.
What goes with it
Bold and crisp with a sleek edge, Onyx feels strong and creative with gemstone shine. Phoenix pairs in the same bold style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Onyx is about 1 in 134.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Onyx
- Onyx Lorenzoni (born 1954)Brazilian politician
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