Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Knox.
National Rank (2025)
#196
All-Time Peak Rank
#196 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
24,142
Unisex Distribution99.0% Boy / 1.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Knox Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Knox
According to SSA data, Knox achieved its highest historical rank of #196 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,902 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 30.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Knox scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+30.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,902Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:15
1890s:5
1900s:20
1910s:111
1920s:173
1930s:95
1940s:111
1950s:92
1960s:41
1970s:20
1980s:30
1990s:127
2000s:753
2010s:12,055
2020s:10,494
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKnox
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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