Knox is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3712 in 2000 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,900 births ranking #199. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 29.4%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 89,270 boys born was named Knox. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.