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About Dax
Minimal, punchy, and undeniably cool—this three-letter name packs serious style into its compact form. The unusual letter combination sets it apart immediately, while the single syllable keeps it snappy and memorable. Modern parents appreciate how the name feels fresh and current without being trendy or likely to date quickly. The strong X ending gives it an edge that many contemporary naming preferences favor. Easy for a child to learn to spell and write, it offers practical benefits alongside its stylistic appeal. The name works internationally, crossing language barriers with ease due to its simplicity. Parents selecting Dax typically want something bold and modern that won't require constant spelling corrections or pronunciation guidance.
Popularity of the Name Dax
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | #863 | |||
| 1971 | #746 | |||
| 1972 | #805 | |||
| 1973 | #715 | |||
| 1974 | #802 | |||
| 1975 | #772 | |||
| 1976 | #828 | |||
| 1977 | #797 | |||
| 1978 | #903 | |||
| 2007 | #932 | #835 | ||
| 2008 | #769 | #535 | ||
| 2009 | #792 | #570 | ||
| 2010 | #764 | #736 | ||
| 2011 | #711 | #659 | ||
| 2012 | #634 | #571 | ||
| 2013 | #642 | #471 | ||
| 2014 | #600 | #408 | ||
| 2015 | #551 | #745 | #356 | |
| 2016 | #518 | #401 | ||
| 2017 | #455 | #356 | ||
| 2018 | #451 | #343 | ||
| 2019 | #413 | #312 | ||
| 2020 | #469 | #748 | #322 | |
| 2021 | #462 | #909 | #294 | |
| 2022 | #443 | #912 | #328 | |
| 2023 | #559 | #960 | #381 | |
| 2024 | #641 | #803 | #773 | |
| 2025 | #692 | #678 | ||
| 2003 | #906 | |||
| 2004 | #904 | |||
| 2005 | #945 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dax
Names Similar to Dax
Nicknames for Dax
- Daxy
- Daxie
Famous People Named Dax
| Dax Shepard | American actor and comedian |
| Dax Riggs | American musician and songwriter |
| Dax McCarty | American professional soccer player |
| Dax Flame | American YouTube personality and actor |
| Dax Holt | American television host and producer |
| Dax Griffin | American actor |
| Dax Harwood | Professional wrestler |
| Dax Randall Shepard | Son of actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard |
| Daxton McKnight | American YouTube personality |
| Dax Pierson | American musician |
| Dax Jordan | American actor |
| Dax Ramgoolam | Mauritian politician |
| Dax J | British electronic music artist |
| Dax ExclamationPoint | American drag performer |
| Dax Cowart | American lawyer and burn survivor |
| Dax Miller | American basketball player |
| Dax Lockwood | American soccer player |
Characters Named Dax
| Dax Phelan | A character in the film The Face of an Angel |
| Dax Miller | A character in the novel series The Maze Runner |
| Dax Daley | A character in the TV show The Young and the Restless |
| Dax Nova | A character in the video game Final Fantasy Tactics |
| Dax Montoya | A character in the TV show Outer Banks |
| Dax Lo | A character in the video game Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy |
| Dax Novu | A character in the DC Comics universe |
| Dax Baran | A character in the video game Star Wars - Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords |
| Dax Flame | A character portrayed by the real-life YouTube personality of the same name |