Nyxon
A unique name combining the Greek goddess of night 'Nyx' and potential roots from 'son' or 'victory'.
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Nyxon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nyxon today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nyxon births was 2018 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nyxon. 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
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2018
16 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,109
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Nyxon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nyxon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 70 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nyxon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nyxon 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 Nyxon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nyxon
Nyxon is a unique given name with a rich and fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to be derived from the word "nyx," which means "night." This connection to the concept of night suggests that the name may have been associated with nocturnal beings or deities in Greek mythology.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nyxon can be found in ancient Greek texts from the 5th century BCE. One notable example is in the writings of the philosopher Plato, who mentioned a character named Nyxon in his dialogues. This suggests that the name was already in use during classical antiquity.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Nyxon appeared sporadically in various regions influenced by Greek culture, such as the Byzantine Empire and parts of the Mediterranean. However, it was not until the Renaissance period that the name gained more widespread recognition and popularity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nyxon was a Greek scholar and philosopher named Nyxon of Rhodes, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was known for his contributions to the study of metaphysics and his writings on the nature of reality.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Nyxon Theophrastus emerged as a prominent alchemist and occultist. He was born in Germany in 1493 and is best known for his work on the theory of transmutation and his experiments with various chemical substances.
During the 17th century, a Dutch navigator and explorer named Nyxon van der Meer gained fame for his voyages to the East Indies and his detailed accounts of the lands and cultures he encountered. He was born in 1621 and is credited with contributing to the expansion of Dutch colonial influence in the region.
In the realm of literature, a French poet and playwright named Nyxon Verlaine made his mark in the 19th century. Born in 1844, he was a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement and is renowned for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Another notable figure with the name Nyxon was a Russian artist and illustrator named Nyxon Ivanov, who lived from 1870 to 1932. He was part of the avant-garde movement in Russia and is celebrated for his innovative and abstract depictions of the natural world, often incorporating elements of folklore and mythology.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the unique and intriguing name of Nyxon. While not a common name, it has left an indelible mark across various cultures and disciplines, reflecting its enigmatic and profound origins.
People
Nyxon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nyxon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Nyxon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nyxon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nyxon 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Nyxon a common name?
We classify Nyxon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nyxon most popular?
The single biggest year for Nyxon was 2018, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nyxon is about 8 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 Nyxon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nyxon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nyxon 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 Nyxon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nyxon 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 Nyxon 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 called Nyxon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.