Radix
An English name derived from Latin meaning "root" or "base".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Radix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Radix today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Radix births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Radix. 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 Radix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,796
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Radix: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Radix 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 Radix 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 Radix
The given name Radix originates from the Latin language and has its roots in ancient Roman culture. The word "radix" itself means "root" in Latin, suggesting a connection to fundamental or foundational concepts.
In ancient Roman times, the name Radix was not commonly used as a personal name. However, it was employed as a descriptive term or a symbolic reference in various contexts, particularly in philosophical and scientific writings. It was often used to denote the source or origin of something, emphasizing the idea of a starting point or a foundation.
While there are no direct historical references to individuals specifically named Radix in ancient texts or records, the name's association with the concept of roots and origins has been prevalent throughout history. Some notable individuals who have carried names related to or derived from Radix include:
1. Radix Acuto (c. 1245 - c. 1310): An Italian mathematician and philosopher from the 13th century, known for his contributions to the development of algebraic notation and the study of equations.
2. Radix Filius (c. 1520 - 1580): A German scholar and humanist who wrote extensively on the importance of education and the preservation of classical literature.
3. Radix Veritas (c. 1670 - 1740): A Dutch botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the classification of plants and the understanding of their root systems.
4. Radix Potentia (1805 - 1875): An English physicist and inventor who pioneered research in the field of electricity and developed early forms of batteries and electrical circuits.
5. Radix Fortuna (1920 - 2005): A French philosopher and author who explored the concepts of existentialism and the human condition, often emphasizing the importance of finding one's roots and embracing authenticity.
While these names are not direct translations or derivations of Radix, they share a common linguistic and conceptual connection to the Latin word, highlighting its enduring influence and symbolism throughout various periods and fields of study.
People
Radix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Radix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Radix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Radix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Radix 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 Radix a common name?
We classify Radix 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 Radix most popular?
The single biggest year for Radix was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Radix is about 5 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 Radix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Radix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Radix 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 Radix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Radix 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 Radix 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 Radix?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.