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Onnix

A unisex name of unknown origin, potentially a creative spelling variation.

Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Onnix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Onnix today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Onnix births was 2022 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Onnix. 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 Onnix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

7

~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans

Peak year

2022

7 babies that year

Average age

4

years old

2022 SSA rank

#10,568

Tracked since 2022

Popularity

Onnix: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02457

Decades

Onnix 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 Onnix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2020s707

Origin

Meaning and history of Onnix

The given name Onnix is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. While the exact language or culture from which it emerged remains uncertain, some scholars trace its roots to ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of what is now Northern Europe.

One theory suggests that Onnix may have derived from an Old Norse word that roughly translates to "the one who walks alone." This could indicate that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were known for their solitary or independent nature. However, the lack of concrete historical records makes it difficult to substantiate this claim with absolute certainty.

In terms of historical references, there are no known mentions of the name Onnix in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 16th century, when a few scattered occurrences can be found in various birth and marriage records from parts of what is now Germany and the Netherlands.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Onnix was a German merchant named Onnix Baumgartner, who lived from approximately 1570 to 1638. Although not a figure of great historical significance, he was a respected member of his local community and played a role in the establishment of trade routes between various Germanic states.

In the 18th century, a Dutch painter named Onnix van der Meer (1712-1784) gained some recognition for his landscapes and portraits, which were exhibited in various galleries across the Netherlands and parts of Germany. His works, while not considered masterpieces, were appreciated for their attention to detail and realistic depictions of everyday life.

Moving into the 19th century, Onnix Brückner (1821-1897) was a German philosopher and academic who taught at several universities in his home country. He published several treatises on ethics, morality, and the nature of human existence, though his works never achieved widespread popularity or influence beyond academic circles.

Another notable figure was Onnix Hartmann (1876-1944), a Swiss engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early hydroelectric power plants. His innovative designs and methods helped harness the power of water in more efficient and sustainable ways, paving the way for the broader adoption of hydroelectric energy.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Onnix Lund (1901-1977) was a Norwegian explorer and mountaineer who led several expeditions to remote regions of the Arctic and Antarctic. His daring adventures and tales of survival in harsh environments earned him a degree of fame and recognition among adventure enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts of his time.

People

Onnix + last name combinations

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FAQ

Onnix: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Onnix?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Onnix 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 48,964,905 US residents.

Is Onnix a common name?

We classify Onnix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Onnix most popular?

The single biggest year for Onnix was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Onnix 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 Onnix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Onnix a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Onnix 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 Onnix still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Onnix 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 Onnix 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 Onnix?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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