Boy nameCurrently #1,976 in the USSteady
Pax
//ˈpæks//
1 syllablePeak year: 20163 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
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Pax's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pax |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 79 |
Pax through the decades
- Pax peaked in 2016, when 84 babies were named Pax in the US.
- The 2020s were Pax's strongest decade, averaging 70 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pax has risen 144% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pax currently ranks #1,976 in the US and is holding steady.