Knox: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NAHKS · 1 syllable
Knox means “round hill”, from Scottish.
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic cnoc (“round hill”).
- Meaning
- round hill
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- NAHKS
- US rank (2025)
- #196
- US babies a year
- about 1,814 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Knox?
Knox was the #196 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,849 babies. It’s rising: up 79% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #196 |
| Scotland | #476 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Canada | #481 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Knox?
Half of US adults named Knox are older than 25; most are between 18 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Knox
What does the name Knox mean?
Knox means “round hill”. It comes from Scottish.
How do you pronounce Knox?
Knox is pronounced NAHKS.
How popular is the name Knox?
Knox was the #196 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,849 babies. It’s rising: up 79% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Knox?
Half of US adults named Knox are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 83.