Pax
A female given name from Latin.
Every Pax since 1974 — 1,098 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pax
Pax is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,074 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,098 American babies have been named Pax. Its peak came in 2016, when 84 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 Pax stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pax 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 | — | — | 72 | #2,074 |
| 2024 | — | — | 80 | #1,967 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,017 | 62 | #2,287 |
| 2022 | — | — | 62 | #2,313 |
| 2021 | — | — | 72 | #2,052 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,131 | 62 | #2,226 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,145 | 66 | #2,166 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,230 | 75 | #1,973 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,820 | 63 | #2,166 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,932 | 73 | #1,985 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,150 | 64 | #2,160 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,559 | 51 | #2,483 |
| 2013 | — | — | 47 | #2,589 |
| 2012 | — | — | 47 | #2,619 |
| 2011 | — | — | 37 | #3,093 |
| 2010 | — | — | 34 | #3,289 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,934 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,988 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,727 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pax mean?
A female given name from Latin.
How popular is the name Pax in 2025?
Pax ranked #2,074 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pax?
1,098 babies have been named Pax in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pax most popular?
Pax peaked in 2016, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Pax a boy or girl name?
Pax is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pax rising or falling?
Pax is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.