Declining since 2020, #692 for boys today.
Popularity of Dax since 1967
Babies named Dax per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 1,018 |
| 1980s | 411 |
| 1990s | 520 |
| 2000s | 1,586 |
| 2010s | 4,996 |
| 2020s | 3,335 |
Meaning & origin
Dax first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1967, remaining rare for decades. It reached its peak rank of 692 in 2019, when roughly 1 in 4,346 boys were named Dax. Since 2020, its popularity has been falling. The name is most common in Nebraska, Nevada, and Idaho. Its appeal likely lies in its concise, modern sound, fitting a trend of short, energetic names ending in 'x'.
Dax is a short, punchy name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a modern coinage inspired by surnames or place names. It may also derive from the French town of Dax, but the connection is speculative. The name gained modest popularity in the United States from the 2000s onward, possibly due to its similarity to trendy names like Max or Jax.
Where Dax is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Dax
Names that share Dax's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Dax
Names whose popularity has moved with Dax's over the last 50 years.
