UK boy's name
Calix
A Latin name derived from the word "calix" meaning "cup" or "chalice".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Calix is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Calix popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.
This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Calix. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Calix ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 boys were registered as Calix.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Calix as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2019
8 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Calix mean?
The name Calix has its origins in Latin, derived from the word "calix," which means "cup" or "chalice." This name has been in use since ancient Roman times and has connections to various religious and cultural traditions.
In Christianity, the name Calix holds significance as it is associated with the chalice used during the Eucharist or Holy Communion. The chalice symbolizes the cup from which Christ drank at the Last Supper, making the name Calix a meaningful choice for Christians.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Calix can be found in the writings of Saint Augustine of Hippo, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries. Saint Augustine made references to the symbolism of the chalice in his works, potentially contributing to the name's popularity among early Christians.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Calix. One such person was Calix, a 6th-century bishop of Clermont in France, who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Another notable figure was Calix III, a 13th-century Pope who reigned from 1119 to 1124.
In the realm of literature, Calix appears as a character in the epic poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton, published in 1667. The character Calix is portrayed as a fallen angel who accompanies Satan in his rebellion against God.
In more recent times, Calix was the name of a French Benedictine monk and scholar, Dom Calixte de Valcourt (1763-1843), who made significant contributions to the field of paleography, the study of ancient manuscripts.
Another individual of note was Calix Pereira (1891-1972), a Portuguese architect and urban planner known for his influential work in shaping the city of Lourenço Marques, now known as Maputo, in Mozambique.
While the name Calix has its roots in ancient Latin and has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to more popular names. However, its unique meaning and historical connections continue to make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural and religious significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Calix over time
The chart below shows babies named Calix registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Calix, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Calix by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Calix was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3454 | 27 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3649 | 20 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Calix
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Calix: questions and answers
How popular is the name Calix in the UK right now?
In 2024, Calix was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Calix most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Calix in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Calix?
A Latin name derived from the word "calix" meaning "cup" or "chalice".
How many people are called Calix in the UK?
A total of 50 babies have been registered as Calix across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.