Dax

Dax is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 438 boys in the United States.

Dax at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dax

Dax belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dax first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #413 in 2019, and in 2024 438 babies received the name — 11,524 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dax in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#413 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Dax in 2024
438
Total since 1880
11,524

Dax in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#907 in 2021
Babies named Dax in 2025
15
Total since 1996
324

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dax mean?

The meaning of Dax is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dax a boy or girl name?

Dax is a boy name. In 2024, 438 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dax?

Dax comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dax?

Dax first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #413 in 2019, and 438 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].