Fox

Fox 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 192 boys in the United States.

Fox at a glance

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

About the name Fox

Fox 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, Fox first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #744 in 2016, and in 2024 192 babies received the name — 3,760 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fox in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#744 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Fox in 2024
192
Total since 1880
3,760

Fox in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#435 in 2019
Babies named Fox in 2025
37
Total since 1996
925

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fox mean?

The meaning of Fox 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 Fox a boy or girl name?

Fox is a boy name. In 2024, 192 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fox?

Fox comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Fox?

Fox first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #744 in 2016, and 192 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].