Nox
Every Nox since 2010 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nox
Nox is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,425 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 341 American babies have been named Nox. Its peak came in 2023, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nox stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nox 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 | — | — | 34 | #3,425 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,760 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,973 | 35 | #3,403 |
| 2022 | — | — | 37 | #3,259 |
| 2021 | — | — | 32 | #3,557 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,986 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,867 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,965 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,068 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,611 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,915 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,645 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,580 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,456 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,360 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nox in 2025?
Nox ranked #3,425 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nox?
341 babies have been named Nox in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nox most popular?
Nox peaked in 2023, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Nox a boy or girl name?
Nox is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nox rising or falling?
Nox is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.