Galaxy
A given name referring to the vast cosmic system of stars.
Name Census estimates that about 404 living Americans carry the first name Galaxy. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Galaxy today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Galaxy births was 2019 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Galaxy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
404
~ 1 in 848,402 Americans
Peak year
2019
41 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,659
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Galaxy
Galaxy leans heavily female at 89.7% of total registrations, but 42 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Galaxy as a male name
- Ranked #11,334 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (9 births)
Galaxy as a female name
- Ranked #5,659 in 2024
- 22 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (35 births)
Popularity
Galaxy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Galaxy from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 194 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Galaxy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Galaxy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Galaxy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Galaxys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Galaxy
The name Galaxy is a relatively modern name that originated in the English language, likely in the 20th century. It is derived from the word "galaxy," which comes from the Ancient Greek word "galaxias," meaning "milky circle." This refers to the Milky Way, our galaxy in the cosmos.
The term "galaxy" was first used in the 14th century to describe the Milky Way, which was believed to be a collection of stars that formed a milky circle in the night sky. It wasn't until the early 20th century that scientists discovered that galaxies were vast systems of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
The name Galaxy is a unique and poetic name that reflects the wonder and beauty of the universe. While it's not a traditional name, it has gained popularity in recent decades as parents look for more creative and meaningful names for their children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galaxy being used as a first name was in the late 20th century. However, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact first use of the name due to the lack of comprehensive historical records.
Over the years, a few notable individuals have borne the name Galaxy, although it remains relatively uncommon. One example is Galaxy Craze, an American actress and author born in 1987. Another is Galaxy Soho, an Australian model and social media personality born in 1999.
While the name Galaxy may not have a long and storied history like many traditional names, its unique and celestial meaning has captured the imagination of many parents in recent times. It serves as a reminder of the vast and awe-inspiring universe that surrounds us.
People
Galaxy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Galaxy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Galaxy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Galaxy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 404 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Galaxy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 848,402 US residents.
Is Galaxy a common name?
We classify Galaxy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 407 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Galaxy most popular?
The single biggest year for Galaxy was 2019, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Galaxy is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Galaxy a female name?
Yes, 89.7% of people registered as Galaxy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.