How Popular (or Rare) was Knox in 2005?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#822
Best Rank (2025)
39
Peak Year (2025)
286
Total Births (1996-2025)

📊 The Knox Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 39 births ranking #822. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish surname  |  Meaning: round hill

Knox is a sharp Scottish surname-style name meaning "round hill". Its appeal comes from its clean, strong sound much more than from its quiet landscape meaning.

The name moved into modern first-name use through the popularity of compact surname names. It feels confident, contemporary, and slightly rugged.

Did you know?Knox is one of the shortest surname names to achieve major modern visibility.
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