Knox
4 countries#196 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Knox was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
24,382 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #196 · peaked in 2022 with 1,931 births
Most common in: Texas, Tennessee, California, Ohio, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
218 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 2020 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
149 births recorded 2009–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2020 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
66 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 2025 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2020–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Knox’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2150 | — |
| 2007 | #2185 | ↓35 |
| 2008 | #1655 | ↑530 |
| 2009 | #704 | ↑951 |
| 2010 | #459 | ↑245 |
| 2011 | #434 | ↑25 |
| 2012 | #367 | ↑67 |
| 2013 | #344 | ↑23 |
| 2014 | #286 | ↑58 |
| 2015 | #258 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #245 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #233 | ↑12 |
| 2018 | #219 | ↑14 |
| 2019 | #241 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #238 | ↑3 |
| 2021 | #220 | ↑18 |
| 2022 | #199 | ↑21 |
| 2023 | #208 | ↓9 |
| 2024 | #209 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #196 | ↑13 |
Frequently asked questions about Knox
Is Knox a popular name?
Yes — Knox currently ranks #196 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Knox more common for boys or girls?
Knox is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Knox most popular?
Knox peaked in 2022 in United States, with 1,931 recorded births that year.
Is Knox rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Knox’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #653 in 1881 to #196 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Knox?
At least 24,600 babies have been recorded with the name Knox across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Knox popular in more than one country?
Yes — Knox appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Knox?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Knox include Tate, Alejandro, Ashton, Jaziel.
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