Fox
Every Fox since 1888 — 3,988 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fox
Fox is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,411 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 3,988 American babies have been named Fox. Its peak came in 2016, when 339 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fox stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fox year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 129 | #1,411 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,045 | 192 | #1,117 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,602 | 190 | #1,114 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,647 | 221 | #1,008 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,659 | 242 | #933 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,590 | 243 | #920 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,764 | 243 | #906 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,060 | 285 | #795 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,212 | 306 | #767 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,070 | 327 | #744 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,127 | 195 | #1,035 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,540 | 164 | #1,155 |
| 2013 | — | — | 151 | #1,189 |
| 2012 | — | — | 96 | #1,621 |
| 2011 | — | — | 87 | #1,707 |
| 2010 | — | — | 90 | #1,701 |
| 2009 | — | — | 91 | #1,711 |
| 2008 | — | — | 81 | #1,815 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65 | #2,099 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,803 |
| 2005 | — | — | 55 | #2,192 |
| 2004 | — | — | 53 | #2,198 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41 | #2,521 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,211 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44 | #2,289 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38 | #2,494 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,471 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,206 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fox in 2025?
Fox ranked #1,411 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fox?
3,988 babies have been named Fox in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fox most popular?
Fox peaked in 2016, when 339 newborns received the name.
Is Fox a boy or girl name?
Fox is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fox rising or falling?
Fox has been roughly stable over the past decade.