Knox

Rank 200th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Knox was 200th most popular baby name for boys and 358th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,919 babies were named Knox in the United States. The gender distribution for "Knox" is 98.5% male and 1.5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,751 babies in the United States were named Knox. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Knox is around 8 years old.

The name "Knox" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Knox is .

Knox Meaning & Origin

The name Knox is of Old English origin and conveys strong and positive connotations of a hilltop, suggesting stability, strength, and perspective.

The name Knox is described as modern, adventurous and lively.

Pronunciation

Knox is pronounced nox in English. The name Knox has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Knox

  • Knox is also the name of a county in the U.S states of Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas.

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Geography

Where is the name Knox most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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