Rox
A feminine name derived from the English word "rocks," suggesting strength or resilience.
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Rox. It is a predominantly female name (98.5% of registrations). The average person named Rox today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rox births was 1955 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rox. 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
- • The typical person named Rox is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rox' were born before 1968.
People living today
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
1955
42 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,958
Tracked since 1942
Gender
Gender distribution for Rox
Rox leans heavily female at 98.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rox as a male name
- Ranked #3,958 in 1942
- 5 male births in 1942
- Peak: 1942 (5 births)
Rox as a female name
- Ranked #11,725 in 1980
- 5 female births in 1980
- Peak: 1955 (42 births)
Popularity
Rox: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rox from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 208 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rox 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 Rox during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rox' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Ohio, Illinois, Michigan recorded the most babies named Rox, while Michigan, Illinois, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rox
The given name Rox has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the word "roc," which referred to a mythical bird of immense proportions and strength. This name gained popularity during the Anglo-Saxon era, particularly between the 5th and 11th centuries AD, when it was predominantly used in regions that are now part of modern-day England.
Rox is believed to have first appeared in written records around the 8th century AD, where it was mentioned in various Anglo-Saxon texts and chronicles. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Rox the Fearless, a renowned warrior who fought alongside King Alfred the Great against the Viking invaders in the late 9th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Rox was associated with bravery, strength, and an indomitable spirit. In the 12th century, a knight named Rox de Montfort earned fame for his valor during the Crusades, and his exploits were chronicled in various medieval manuscripts.
Rox also found its way into literature, with one of the most notable examples being the character of Rox the Huntsman in the epic poem "Beowulf," which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century. This character was depicted as a skilled hunter and tracker, further reinforcing the name's association with strength and resilience.
As the centuries passed, the name Rox continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One notable figure bearing this name was Rox Barton, an English explorer and navigator who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his famous circumnavigation of the globe in the late 16th century (1577-1580).
In the 18th century, a British naval officer named Rox Trevelyan (1719-1768) gained recognition for his role in the Seven Years' War, during which he commanded several ships in battles against the French and Spanish fleets. His bravery and leadership earned him a lasting place in the annals of British naval history.
While the name Rox may have fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, its historical significance and associations with courage, strength, and resilience remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Rox + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rox as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rox: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rox?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rox 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 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Rox a common name?
We classify Rox as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 335 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rox most popular?
The single biggest year for Rox was 1955, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rox is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rox a female name?
Yes, 98.5% of people registered as Rox 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.
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.