Fox

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name
#1111 11in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter F.

Fox is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the animal name, meaning simply 'fox' — the cunning, quick-witted wild canid that has appeared in folklore across nearly every culture as a symbol of intelligence and adaptability.

Short, sharp, and unforgettable, Fox fits into the growing trend of animal names for boys — alongside Bear, Wolf, and Hawk. It's been used by celebrities including Megan Fox's son and carries a wild, clever energy that feels bold without being outlandish. A single syllable that says a lot.

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Popularity Over Time

Fox climbed 1087 spots in the last 20 years — from #2198 to #1111.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Fox
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,086
2010s1,944
2000s537
1990s178
1930s10
1880s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 18882024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Fox
YearBirthsRank
2024192#1111
2023188#1122
2022221#1007
2021242#933
2020243#919
2019243#906
2018285#794
2017306#767
2016327#744
2015195#1035
2014164#1155
2013151#1188
201296#1620
201187#1705
201090#1701
200991#1711
200881#1815
200765#2099
200641#2803
200555#2191

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Fox as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Fox has also been given to 97 girls in the U.S. since 2014.

#13997
Current rank
97
Total births
2016
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Fox be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Fox is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1111. As a girl's name, it ranks #13997.

Fox has two lives

Fox, the baby name
#1111boys
3,760 babies
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Fox, the pet name
#1151pet name
99 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18882024) · Methodology