Dax
Every Dax since 1967 — 11,934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dax
Dax is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #692 in 2025 with 393 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 11,934 American babies have been named Dax. Its peak came in 2019, when 749 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dax stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dax year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 393 | #692 |
| 2024 | — | — | 438 | #641 |
| 2023 | — | — | 520 | #559 |
| 2022 | — | — | 702 | #443 |
| 2021 | — | — | 647 | #462 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,700 | 635 | #469 |
| 2019 | — | — | 749 | #413 |
| 2018 | — | — | 662 | #451 |
| 2017 | — | — | 665 | #455 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,896 | 574 | #518 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,961 | 520 | #551 |
| 2014 | — | — | 450 | #600 |
| 2013 | — | — | 382 | #642 |
| 2012 | — | — | 379 | #634 |
| 2011 | — | — | 322 | #711 |
| 2010 | — | — | 293 | #764 |
| 2009 | — | — | 284 | #792 |
| 2008 | — | — | 289 | #769 |
| 2007 | — | — | 213 | #932 |
| 2006 | — | — | 163 | #1,081 |
| 2005 | — | — | 152 | #1,083 |
| 2004 | — | — | 120 | #1,254 |
| 2003 | — | — | 97 | #1,382 |
| 2002 | — | — | 101 | #1,319 |
| 2001 | — | — | 81 | #1,504 |
| 2000 | — | — | 86 | #1,435 |
| 1995 | — | — | 52 | #1,714 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,185 |
| 1985 | — | — | 33 | #1,804 |
| 1980 | — | — | 62 | #1,155 |
| 1975 | — | — | 115 | #772 |
| 1970 | — | — | 87 | #863 |
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Famous people named Dax
- Dax Shepard Comedian · b. 1975
- Dax McCarty Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dax in 2025?
Dax ranked #692 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 393 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dax?
11,934 babies have been named Dax in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dax most popular?
Dax peaked in 2019, when 749 newborns received the name.
Is Dax a boy or girl name?
Dax is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dax rising or falling?
Dax has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Dax?
Well-known people named Dax include Dax Shepard (comedian), Dax McCarty (soccer player).