Knox is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1111 in 2020 with 24 recorded births. This places Knox in the top 19% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 39 births ranking #822. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 12,041 boys born was named Knox. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.