Declining since 2019, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Roxas since 2008
Babies named Roxas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 212 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Roxas is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, coinciding with the release of the popular video game Kingdom Hearts II, which introduced a character by that name. The name reached its peak rank of 4,139 in 2019, with a 1-in-68,323 frequency at the time. Since 2019, its usage has been declining, reflecting the typical trajectory of a name tied to media popularity. Roxas has no associated top U.S. states, as it remains relatively uncommon nationwide. The name is overwhelmingly given to boys.
Roxas first appeared in U.S. records in 2008. It is widely recognized from the video game Kingdom Hearts, where Roxas is a key character introduced in 2005. The name appears to be a creative respelling of the Greek name Roxana or the flower name Roxanne, but with a masculine -as ending. Its sudden emergence in 2008 coincides with the game's popularity. The name's trajectory shows a peak in 2019 and has since declined.
Sibling names for Roxas
Names that share Roxas's style, for a brother or sister.
