Philix
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "friend, lover of horses".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Philix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Philix today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Philix births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Philix. 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 Philix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,506
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Philix: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Philix 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 Philix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Philix
The given name Philix has its origins rooted in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "philos," meaning "beloved" or "dear," combined with the suffix "-ix," which is believed to have been a common ending for names during that era.
In the early days, the name Philix was predominantly used in the regions of ancient Greece, particularly in Athens and the surrounding areas. It was often bestowed upon children with the intention of expressing affection and endearment, reflecting the deep cultural value placed on love and familial bonds.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Philix in ancient Greek texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that it was used among the general population, as many names from that period followed similar patterns of construction.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Philix was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Though little is known about his life and teachings, his name serves as a testament to the antiquity of this moniker.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Philix:
1. Philix of Rhodes (c. 250 BCE - c. 180 BCE), a renowned Greek sculptor known for his intricate marble works depicting mythological scenes.
2. Philix of Tarsus (c. 100 CE - 170 CE), a pioneering mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial movements and the calculation of eclipses.
3. Philix the Grammarian (c. 400 CE - 470 CE), a celebrated scholar and linguist from Alexandria, renowned for his extensive writings on the Greek language and its grammatical complexities.
4. Philix of Byzantium (c. 900 CE - 980 CE), a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several iconic churches and fortifications during the Byzantine Empire.
5. Philix the Illuminator (c. 1150 CE - 1220 CE), a renowned calligrapher and manuscript illustrator from Italy, whose ornate works adorned numerous religious texts and historical documents.
While the name Philix may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and meaning serve as a reminder of the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture on naming traditions throughout the centuries.
People
Philix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Philix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Philix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Philix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Philix 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Philix a common name?
We classify Philix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Philix most popular?
The single biggest year for Philix was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Philix is about 20 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 Philix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Philix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Philix 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 Philix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Philix 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 Philix 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 common is the name Philix?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.