Knox
boy name#196 in 2025Knox entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #196 in 2025, ranks #196 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1881–2025
#196
rank today
#196
peak (2025)
1,836
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #734 |
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1900s | #1148 |
| 1910s | #1998 |
| 1920s | #1952 |
| 1930s | #2549 |
| 1940s | #2365 |
| 1950s | #2633 |
| 1960s | #3425 |
| 1970s | #4195 |
| 1980s | #6244 |
| 1990s | #5250 |
| 2000s | #2536 |
| 2010s | #309 |
| 2020s | #212 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Knox has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 23,500 people named Knox are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Knox is a kid of about 6 — 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 Knox in 2025?
- Knox ranks #196 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,836 babies given the name.
- When was the name Knox most popular?
- Knox peaked in 2025, reaching #196 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Knox with classmates?
- Knox will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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