26,256births recorded
9Countries
2Variants
2017Peak · Alberta
#196United States 2025
Knox is a boy name family recorded 26,256 times in 9 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in the United States (#196 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2017, at 75.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Knox
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | English | 24,382 | 🇺🇸 United States | #196 | 2022 | ▲ 46 % |
| Knox | English | 435 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #366 | 2022 | ▲ 30 % |
| Knox | English | 280 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #336 | 2017 | ▼ 25 % |
| Knox | English | 278 | 🏴 England & Wales | #822 | 2025 | ▲ 242 % |
| Knox | English | 169 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #276 | 2018 | ▲ 114 % |
| Knox | English | 63 | 🏴 Scotland | #298 | 2025 | – |
| Knoxx | English | 620 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2091 | 2025 | ▲ 225 % |
How we grouped these names
- Knox ↔ Knoxx — spelling variant
Questions about Knox
How popular is the name Knox?
In 2025 it ranked #196 in the United States. Official registers record 26,256 births across 9 countries.
What is Knox in other languages?
Knoxx (English).
When was Knox most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2017, at 75.4 births per 100,000.
Is Knox a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Knox is a boy name.