Names Starting With K
BoyScottish#139 in 2025
Knox
Knox is a boys' name of Scottish origin meaning “round hill; rounded hillock.” It ranked #139 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
NOKS
meaning & origin
The name Knox means “round hill; rounded hillock.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
From the Scottish Gaelic cnoc (hill). John Knox, the 16th-century Scottish reformer, is the most famous historical bearer. The name gained mainstream celebrity attention when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named their son Knox in 2008.
popularity over time
#1892020
#1752021
#1622022
#1502023
#1392024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #139 |
| 2023 | #150 |
| 2022 | #162 |
| 2021 | #175 |
| 2020 | #189 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Knox
- John Knox (reformer)
- Knox Jolie-Pitt (celebrity child)
- Fort Knox (U.S. gold depository)
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