How Many People Are Named Knox?

22,521

people in the United States are named Knox

1 in 14,875 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1724

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0067%

Of US population

Peak Year

2022

1,929 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: NAHKS
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Scottish surname which was derived from Old English cnocc "round hill".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.0%
Male
99.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 8.9 years old

Young (<30) 21,777
96.7%
Adult (30–60) 98
0.4%
Senior (>60) 646
2.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,471
Tennessee 1,136
California 1,131
Ohio 1,062
Georgia 988
Illinois 826
Florida 821
Indiana 772
North Carolina 728
Utah 659

💡 Fun Facts About "Knox"

  • 1,721 babies were named Knox in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2022
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Texas

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