Phox Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: fox //fɒks//
Origin: Modern; invented
Meaning: unknown; possibly derived from 'fox'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Phox appears to be a modern invention, likely inspired by the word 'fox'. It may be used to evoke qualities associated with the animal, such as cleverness and agility.
As an invented name, it does not have a long historical or cultural background. Its uniqueness may appeal to parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Phox was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Phox has ranked as high as #1350 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Phox has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Phox is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Phox was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Phox
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Phox.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 |