Knoxly
Of uncertain origin, potentially from an Old English compound meaning "hillock meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Knoxly. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Knoxly today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Knoxly births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Knoxly. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Knoxly. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,321
Tracked since 2023
Gender
Gender distribution for Knoxly
Knoxly is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 5 (45.5%) were male and 6 (54.5%) were female.
Knoxly as a male name
- Ranked #13,321 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Knoxly as a female name
- Ranked #14,342 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Popularity
Knoxly: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Knoxly by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Knoxly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Knoxly
The name Knoxly is a relatively modern name that does not have a clear origin or meaning. It is likely a creative combination of two words or elements, possibly inspired by the surname Knox and the suffix "-ly."
The name Knox has its roots in the Scottish surname, which is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "cnoc," meaning "hill" or "round hill." The Knox surname is thought to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a hill or a hillock.
While the name Knoxly does not appear to have any direct historical references or ancient connections, it may have been influenced by the popularity of the Knox surname, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Knoxly can be traced back to the late 20th century. However, it remains a relatively uncommon first name, and there are few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name.
One individual named Knoxly was an American artist and illustrator who worked in the early 20th century. Knoxly Wilkinson (1891-1963) was known for his illustrations in books and magazines, and his works often depicted scenes from rural life.
Another person with the name Knoxly was a British businessman and philanthropist, Knoxly Fawcett (1924-2001), who founded a successful construction company and later dedicated his efforts to various charitable causes.
In the field of literature, there was a Canadian poet named Knoxly Driscoll (1948-2018), who published several collections of poetry and received recognition for his contributions to the literary community.
Knoxly Thompson (1962-present) is an American environmental activist and advocate for sustainable living. He has been involved in various organizations and initiatives promoting eco-friendly practices and environmental conservation.
Finally, Knoxly Hayward (1978-present) is a British musician and composer known for his experimental and avant-garde compositions, incorporating elements of electronic and ambient music.
While the name Knoxly is not steeped in ancient history or religious traditions, it has been adopted by a few individuals throughout the years, each leaving their mark in various fields and industries.
People
Knoxly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Knoxly as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Knoxly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Knoxly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Knoxly going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Knoxly a common name?
We classify Knoxly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Knoxly most popular?
The single biggest year for Knoxly was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Knoxly is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Knoxly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Knoxly a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Knoxly in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Knoxly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Knoxly in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Knoxly can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Knoxly?
See how many people share the name Knoxly on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.