Fox
Meaningfox · English
- US rank
- #1,409
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #744 in 2016
129 babies were named Fox in the US in 2025. It has dropped 489 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
US births per million boys, 1888–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fox you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,245 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fox, 129 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fox would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFox first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #744.
- Then vs nowFox is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,245.
- TrendFox has slipped 489 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,409. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedFox is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #561, followed by Oregon (#604) and Oklahoma (#698). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn English, Fox means “fox”.
About the name Fox
Fox is a boy name of English origin meaning “fox”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-fox”. US birth records list Fox for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 34 of those 138 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #744 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,409, with 129 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.2 | 192,308 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 189,394 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1990s | 9.4 | 106,838 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,300 boys |
| 2010s | 104 | 9,614 boys |
| 2020s | 117 | 8,526 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Fox
What does the name Fox mean?
Fox means “fox” in English.
What is the origin of the name Fox?
Fox has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Fox a boy or girl name?
Fox is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fox?
Fox ranked #1,409 for US boys in 2025, given to 129 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#744).