Pax
Boy name · English · Greek · Italian · Latin
Meaningpeace · Latin
- US rank
- #2,056
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,957 in 2024
72 babies were named Pax in the US in 2025. It has climbed 156 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Pax you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Pax, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pax would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPax first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #1,957.
- TrendPax has climbed 156 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,056. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedPax is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #703. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Pax means “peace”. Our records link it to English, Greek and Italian roots.
About the name Pax
Pax is a boy name of English, Greek and Italian origin meaning “peace”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-pax”. US birth records list Pax for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 21 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #1,957 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,056, with 72 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesItalian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.0 | 248,963 girls |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 540,541 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3 | 779,221 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,625 boys |
| 2020s | 40 | 25,274 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 Pax
What does the name Pax mean?
Pax means “peace” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Pax?
Pax has English, Greek, Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Pax a boy or girl name?
Pax is a boy name.
How popular is the name Pax?
Pax ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#1,957).