Noxx
A modern invented name with possible associations to night, darkness or evil.
Name Census estimates that about 90 living Americans carry the first name Noxx. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Noxx today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Noxx births was 2016 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Noxx. 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 Noxx. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
90
~ 1 in 3,808,382 Americans
Peak year
2016
16 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,752
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Noxx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Noxx from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 47 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Noxx 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 Noxx during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Noxx
The name Noxx is a relatively modern invention with no clear origins in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a constructed name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the growing trend of creating unique and unconventional names.
Despite its lack of historical roots, the name Noxx has been embraced by some families and individuals who were drawn to its distinctive sound and edgy aesthetics. The inclusion of the double "x" gives the name a bold and contemporary feel, resonating with the desire for individuality and uniqueness.
While there are no recorded instances of the name Noxx appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, a few notable individuals have adopted this name in recent times. One of the earliest recorded examples is Noxx Stuckless, a Canadian artist and musician born in 1978, known for his experimental electronic music compositions.
Another individual with the name Noxx is Noxx Carpenter, an American singer-songwriter and actor born in 1992. Carpenter gained recognition for her roles in several independent films and her work in the alternative rock genre.
In the realm of sports, Noxx Schmitt is a German professional basketball player who has played for various teams in Europe since the early 2000s. His unique name has often been a topic of discussion among fans and commentators.
Another notable figure with the name Noxx is Noxx Mariduena, a Mexican-American writer and activist born in 1985. Mariduena has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights and has published several works addressing social and political issues.
Lastly, Noxx Kallenbach is a German entrepreneur and tech investor born in 1978. Kallenbach has been involved in various startups and has made a name for himself in the world of venture capital and technology innovation.
While the name Noxx may not have a rich historical background, these individuals have contributed to its growing recognition and have helped shape its modern identity. As with many contemporary names, Noxx represents the desire for uniqueness and the willingness to embrace unconventional choices in personal expression.
People
Noxx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Noxx as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Noxx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Noxx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 90 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Noxx 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 3,808,382 US residents.
Is Noxx a common name?
We classify Noxx as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 91 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Noxx most popular?
The single biggest year for Noxx was 2016, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Noxx is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Noxx a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Noxx in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.