Dax Boy

Popularity: #536 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDaks / /dæks/

English; French

Meaning

English: leader; French: from the name Dax

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dax is often considered a modern name with roots in English and French. It can be associated with the town of Dax in southwestern France, known for its thermal springs. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Dax has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

DexTazNax

Variants

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International Variants

  • Dax (French)

Famous people named Dax

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Fictional characters named Dax

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Sibling Suggestions

MaxJaxPaxZaxRexTax

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dax was first seen in the United States in 1967. Dax has ranked as high as #719 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Utah, Florida, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Dax has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dax (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 31
8%
TX 27
7%
FL 22
6%
OH 22
6%
PA 17
4%
UT 17
4%
MI 17
4%
NC 16
4%
GA 15
4%
IL 15
4%
WI 15
4%
IN 13
3%
AZ 12
3%
TN 12
3%
IA 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196710
196822
196920
197087
1971120
197299
1973127
1974100
1975115
1976103
1977115
197891
197962
198062
198145
198248
198339
198433
198533
198641
198732
198846
198932
199033
199142
199236
199335
199454
199552
199650
199774
199858
199986
200086
200181
2002101
200397
2004120
2005152
2006163
2007213
2008289
2009284
2010293
2011322
2012379
2013382
2014450
2015520
2016574
2017665
2018662
2019749
2020634
2021647
2022701
2023520
2024438