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Eryx
OriginGreek mythology name
Meaning"to keep in, to curb"
US Rank#5683
2025 SSA
About Eryx
Eryx has a sci-fi sound and deep roots. In Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably got his name from Mount Eryx in Sicily, now known as Erice. Never used before 2005, this could be a mythological gem to watch - and an alternative way to honor an Eric.
Pronounced AIR-iks.
As of October 2026, Eryx ranked #5683 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4219 in 2024.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,754 | 21 | 12 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,219 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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