How Many People Are Named Nox?

Complete statistics for the name Nox: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nox
Very Rare
Latin

Nox means 'night' and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 1,083,016 Americans sharing this unique name. There are just 305 people named Nox living in the US today, making it a truly modern choice.

~305
Living in US
1 in 1,083,016
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Night
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Mysterious Powerful Intense
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

532
Worldwide Bearers
#596,468
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
51
🇿🇦 South Africa
47
🇷🇺 Russia
20
🇺🇸 United States
305
🇿🇲 Zambia
9
🇫🇯 Fiji
9
🇹🇭 Thailand
8
🇺🇬 Uganda
5
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4
🇪🇬 Egypt
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
300 (98%)
♀ Female
5 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
307
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 307 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
60

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nox Through the Generations

Nox, meaning 'night', has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 40 births. This name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with all 307 recorded births being under 30 years old. The average age of those named Nox is 7, indicating it's a name embraced by the newest generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 11
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Nox

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nox's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Nox

How Many People Have the Name Nox?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 305 people in the United States currently share the name Nox. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,083,016 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nox a Common or Rare Name?

Nox 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 Nox Mean?

Nox means "night" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nox in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Nox Most Popular?

The name Nox reached peak popularity in 2023, with 40 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 Nox?

Approximately 305 people named Nox live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 307. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,083,016 Americans.

Is Nox a rare name?

Nox is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,083,016 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nox mean?

Nox means "night" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Nox more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Nox are male and 2% are female.

When was Nox most popular?

Nox peaked in 2023 with 40 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US305
All-Time Births307
1 in X1 in 1,083,016
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2023
World Rank#596,468
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.