Fox
boy name#1409 in 2025Fox entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #744 in 2016, ranks #1409 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1888–2025
#1409
rank today
#744
peak (2016)
129
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1031 |
| 1930s | #3822 |
| 1990s | #2478 |
| 2000s | #2322 |
| 2010s | #1160 |
| 2020s | #1082 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Fox has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Fox are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fox is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fox in 2025?
- Fox ranks #1409 among US boy names in 2025, with 129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Fox most popular?
- Fox peaked in 2016, reaching #744 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fox with classmates?
- Fox will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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