How Many People Are Named Dax?
Complete statistics for the name Dax: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dax, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 29,177 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 11,310 people bearing this name, it's seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 11,540 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dax Through the Generations
Dax, a name that's become increasingly popular in recent years, has seen its highest birth rate in 2019 with 749 births. The majority of those named Dax are young, with 9,756 under the age of 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice. As of now, the average age of someone named Dax is 16, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dax's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dax
How Many People Have the Name Dax?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 418 people in the United States currently share the name Dax. That works out to roughly 1 in every 792,941 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dax a Common or Rare Name?
Dax is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dax Mean?
Dax means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dax in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dax Most Popular?
The name Dax reached peak popularity in 2019, with 749 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dax?
Approximately 418 people named Dax live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 418. That works out to roughly 1 in 792,941 Americans.
Is Dax a rare name?
Dax is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 792,941 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dax mean?
Dax means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dax more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dax are male and 0% are female.
When was Dax most popular?
Dax peaked in 2019 with 749 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.