Knox is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3515 in 2002 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,900 births ranking #199. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 47.1%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 77,659 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.