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Fox
fox
About Fox
This distinctive name carries a sense of wildness and cleverness, evoking images of the quick-witted woodland creature known for its intelligence and adaptability. Parents drawn to nature-inspired names will appreciate its single-syllable punch and memorable quality. The name has gained traction in recent years as families seek alternatives to traditional choices, offering a blend of ruggedness and charm. Its brief pronunciation makes it easy for young children to learn and spell, while its uniqueness ensures it stands out in classroom roll calls. The name works equally well as a given name or nickname, providing flexibility as a child grows into adulthood.
Popularity of the Name Fox
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #744 | #567 | #310 | #565 | |
| 2017 | #767 | #540 | #302 | #490 | |
| 2018 | #795 | #485 | #540 | ||
| 2019 | #906 | #448 | #271 | #775 | |
| 2020 | #920 | #531 | #242 | #646 | |
| 2021 | #933 | #554 | #196 | #641 | #665 |
| 2014 | #983 | #952 | |||
| 2015 | #757 | #735 | |||
| 2022 | #583 | #333 | #622 | ||
| 2023 | #744 | #700 | |||
| 2024 | #680 | #394 | |||
| 2025 | #925 | #866 | |||
| 2011 | #924 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Fox
- Foxx
- Foxy
- Foxen
Names Similar to Fox
Nicknames for Fox
- Foxy
- FX
- Foxman
- Fo
Famous People Named Fox
| Fox Smith | American musician and songwriter |
| Fox Butterfield | Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist |
| Fox Maule-Ramsay | British politician and sportsman |
| Fox Holden | Australian actor |
| Fox Williams | Canadian painter |
| Fox O'Donnell | Irish author |
| Fox Norton | British racehorse |
| Fox Evans | American entrepreneur |
| Fox Stevenson | British singer and producer |
| Fox Reed | American photographer |
| Fox D. Kid | Japanese manga artist |
| Fox Larsson | Swedish footballer |
| Fox Hampton | Australian chef |
| Fox Johnson | American basketball player |
| Fox Lee | Australian software developer |
| Fox Greenberg | Canadian actor |
| Fox Turner | British filmmaker |
| Fox Thompson | American CEO |
Characters Named Fox
| Fox Mulder | Character from "The X-Files" TV series |
| Fox McCloud | Character from the "Star Fox" video game series |
| Fox Robin | Character from "Fables" comic series |
| Fox Alistair | Character from "Fox Tales" book series |
| Fox McCoy | Character from "Fox Force Five" movie - in "Pulp Fiction" |
| Fox Winchester | Character from "Firefly" TV series |
| Fox Summers | Character from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV series |
| Fox Hartigan | Character from "White Fang" novel |
| Fox Gallagher | Character from "The Killing Woods" book |
| Fox Wellington | Character from "Pride and Prejudice" novel |
| Fox Shelby | Character from "Peaky Blinders" TV series |
| Fox Cooper | Character from "Sherlock Holmes" stories |
| Fox Stark | Character from "Game of Thrones" TV series |
| Fox Marlowe | Character from "The Maltese Falcon" novel |
| Fox Sawyer | Character from "Lost" TV series |
| Fox Hawkins | Character from "Treasure Island" novel |
| Fox Martin | Character from "Sons of Anarchy" TV series |
| Fox Mercer | Character from "Gone Girl" novel |
| Fox Fisher | Character from "The Great Gatsby" novel |
| Fox Thorne | Character from "The Hunger Games" trilogy |
| Fox Steele | Character from "Balto" animated movie |