Onyx is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1118 in 2016 with 175 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 1,077 births ranking #307. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,246.2%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 10,841 boys born was named Onyx. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Onyx is a modern word name taken from the dark gemstone. It feels sleek, bold, and contemporary rather than traditional.
As a given name, Onyx is a recent adoption rather than a long historical personal name. Its rise reflects the popularity of gemstone and word-inspired naming.