Knox
How to say it: NOKS · /ˈnɑks/
Scottish surname from places named Knock, from Gaelic 'cnoc' meaning 'round hill'. source 1
Knox was the 207th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,836 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #186 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #207 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,836 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,739 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #186 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent riser, Knox found its best showing in the 2020s. The upward path is expected to extend.
What goes with it
One sharp syllable gives Knox a strong and crisp bite with a breathy finish. Maddox and Lennox make natural companions.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Knox is about 1 in 73.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Knox
- Knox Chandler (born 1954)American musician
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