Galaxy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
10% Masculine / 90% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Galaxy refers to a vast system of stars and can symbolize vastness, beauty, and mystery.
Meaning of the Name Galaxy
Galaxy is a name that is derived from the word 'galaxy', which refers to a vast system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravitational forces. It is often used to describe the Milky Way galaxy, which is the galaxy that contains our solar system. The name Galaxy can symbolize vastness, beauty, and mystery. It is a modern and futuristic name that is often associated with the wonders of the universe.
Popularity of the Name Galaxy
The popularity for the name Galaxy peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 35 births, which ranked number 7,325 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Galaxy had the most female births in 2019 with 35, which ranked number 4,070 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 9, which ranked number 8,256 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Galaxy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 36 births, an increase of 414.29%. Among females, Galaxy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 27 births, an increase of 285.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Galaxy
- 20 Year Trend of Galaxy: 414.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Galaxy: 414.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Galaxy: 285.71%
Popularity of Galaxy by State
Among females, Galaxy was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Galaxy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Galaxy
- Total Births of Galaxy: 42 (17.79%)
- Female Births of Galaxy: 31 (14.45%)
Given the upward trend of Galaxy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 17.79% increase in total births, for a total of 42 births in 2024. For Females, births for Galaxy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 31 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.45%.