How Popular (or Rare) was Knox in 2001?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#4,051
2001 Rank
20
2001 Births
#196
Best Rank (2025)
1,900
Peak Year (2022)
23,369
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 97,142
Rarity Factor (2001)

📊 The Knox Story

Knox is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4051 in 2001 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,900 births ranking #199. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 17.6%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 97,142 boys born was named Knox. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

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 United States; 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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