Is Nox a boy's or girl's name?

Nox is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Nox most popular?

Nox reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 37 births that year. It is currently ranked #3743 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Nox?

Nox is currently ranked #3743 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 302 babies since 2010.

Nox

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsRising fast Also a pet name

#3743▼ 344in 2024

Meaning & Origin

The Roman goddess of night.

Nox is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, meaning 'night,' the Roman goddess of night who was one of the primordial deities — born of Chaos itself, predating even the Olympians.

In Roman mythology, Nox (the Greek Nyx) was so powerful that even Jupiter feared to anger her. As dark and celestial names trend — Luna, Orion, Onyx, Vesper — Nox offers maximum mythological power in three letters. Short, sharp, and ancient, it's a name that carries the weight of the cosmos.

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Popularity Over Time

Nox has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Nox
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	153	#3787	▲
2010s	149	#6706	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 2010–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Nox
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	30	#3743	-5 (-14.3%)
2023	35	#3399	-2 (-5.4%)
2022	37	#3256	+5 (15.6%)
2021	32	#3555	+13 (68.4%)
2020	19	#4982	-9 (-32.1%)
2019	28	#3866	+13 (86.7%)
2018	15	#5964	-11 (-42.3%)
2017	26	#4067	+13 (100.0%)
2016	13	#6608	-2 (-13.3%)
2015	15	#5914	-1 (-6.3%)
2014	16	#5645	+7 (77.8%)
2013	9	#8580	+2 (28.6%)
2012	7	#10454	-4 (-36.4%)
2011	11	#7358	+2 (22.2%)
2010	9	#8600	—

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

Nox as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Nox has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2023.

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Total births

2023

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Frequently Asked

Can Nox be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Nox is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3743. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Nox has two lives

Nox, the baby name

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302 babies

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2010–2024) · Methodology

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