Knox is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #208 in 2023 with 1,781 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,900 births ranking #199. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10,376.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 959 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.