Declining since 2017, #1,409 for boys today.
Popularity of Fox since 1888
Babies named Fox per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 178 |
| 2000s | 537 |
| 2010s | 1,944 |
| 2020s | 1,217 |
Meaning & origin
Fox is a nature-inspired name that has seen a notable rise in the 21st century, particularly after its peak year in 2016. While it has been in use since at least 1888, the name remained rare for over a century before gaining traction in the 2010s, when it entered the U.S. top 1000. Since 2017, however, its popularity has been falling, and in 2025 it ranks 1409th with a 1-in-13,241 rate. Geographically, Fox is most common in Utah, Oregon, and Oklahoma, reflecting a preference in the western and mountain regions for nature and word names. The name's trajectory mirrors a broader trend toward animal names, but its current decline suggests it may have peaked in the mid-2010s.
Fox is derived directly from the Old English word 'fox', referring to the animal. It originated as a nickname or byname for someone thought to resemble a fox in appearance or character, and later became a surname before being adopted as a given name in modern times.
Where Fox is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Fox
Names that share Fox's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Wren, Willow, Hazel, Ruby, Ivy, Raven, Ravyn, Storm, Dove, Gypsy, Lark, Teal, Bay, Breeze, Rogue, Sparrow, Spirit, Bird, Jinx, Paw, Song, Swan, Tigerlily
Brothers: Wolf, Bear, Jasper, Finn, Leo, Cove, Dax, Arrow, Cree, Haze, Coast, Hawk, Heron, Lion, Lynx, Quill, Riven, Tyger, Finch, Hawke, Nox, Pike, Thorn, Wake, Child, Coyote, Dodger, Dune, Nix, Noxx, Sly, Syx, Tyme, Voyd
