Kelix
An invented name with no clear etymology or defined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kelix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kelix today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kelix births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kelix. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kelix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,618
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Kelix: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kelix 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 Kelix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kelix
The name Kelix is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscans were a culturally advanced society known for their art, architecture, and a unique language and writing system.
Kelix is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "Kelis," meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." The name may have been bestowed upon newborns as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 5th century BC, when it appeared on several Etruscan inscriptions and artifacts.
In ancient times, the name Kelix was relatively uncommon, but it gained some prominence among the Etruscan nobility and ruling class. One notable bearer was Kelix Velthuri, a wealthy merchant and statesman who lived in the city of Veii during the 4th century BC. He is mentioned in several historical records as a prominent figure in Etruscan society.
After the decline of the Etruscan civilization, the name Kelix largely fell out of use for several centuries. It resurfaced during the Renaissance period, when Italian scholars and humanists revived an interest in classical antiquity and Etruscan culture.
One of the earliest recorded Renaissance figures named Kelix was Kelix Amadori (1432-1504), an Italian poet and scholar from Ferrara. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts and his contributions to the study of Etruscan language and artifacts.
Another notable bearer was Kelix Vicentini (1481-1550), a Venetian architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Venice, including the Palazzo Contarini and the Church of San Zaccaria. His innovative use of Etruscan architectural elements and motifs was praised by contemporaries.
In the 18th century, Kelix Fontana (1720-1789) was a celebrated Italian composer and violinist. He was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan School of composers and contributed significantly to the development of the classical violin concerto.
During the 19th century, Kelix Gambara (1815-1887) was an Italian nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a leading advocate for the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.
While the name Kelix has remained relatively rare throughout history, its Etruscan origins and connection to ancient Italian culture have made it a distinctive and intriguing choice for those interested in classical names and traditions.
People
Kelix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kelix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kelix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kelix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kelix 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kelix a common name?
We classify Kelix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kelix most popular?
The single biggest year for Kelix was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kelix is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kelix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kelix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kelix in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Kelix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kelix in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kelix can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kelix?
Find out how many people have the name Kelix on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.