How Many People Are Named Rex?
60,301
people in the United States are named Rex
1 in 5,555 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#977
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0180%
Of US population
Peak Year
1952
1,505 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
REKS
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From Latin rex "king". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 65.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
4,473
Texas
4,417
Indiana
3,924
Ohio
3,207
Michigan
2,880
Illinois
2,475
Missouri
2,171
Kansas
2,021
Iowa
2,013
North Carolina
1,864
💡 Fun Facts About "Rex"
- 316 babies were named Rex in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1952
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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