Nox
Meaningnight · Latin
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,216 in 2022
34 babies were named Nox in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,476 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2023–2025
US births per million boys, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nox you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nox, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nox would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNox first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #3,216.
- New on the sceneNox wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2010.
- TrendNox has climbed 1,476 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Nox means “night”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Nox
Nox is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “night”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-nox”. US birth records list Nox for boys from 2010 to 2025, in 16 of those 16 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #3,216 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.0 | 125,156 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,402 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Nox
What does the name Nox mean?
Nox means “night” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Nox?
Nox has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Nox a boy or girl name?
Nox is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nox?
Nox ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#3,216).