Dax

Dax - A very unique male name

Dax appeared on the charts for the first time in 1968 on position #1625. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dax and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dax? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dax. The baby boy name Dax was given to 369 baby boys in 2025, ranking #669 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,974 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dax peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 413.

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Dax is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dax is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #304 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,064.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dax is where you live.

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Dax origin and meaning

French place name and surname

Uncertain — from the surname of the town of Dax in south-west France; the town's Roman name, Aquae Tarbellicae, gives no settled meaning for the modern short form

Dax appeared in 1968 as a short, punchy surname-and-place name and peaked in 2019. It has fallen sharply since 2020, from #460 to #669.

Origin uncertain

Dax is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Dax, pop culture references for the name Dax and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dax

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dax, sorted by popularity.

Diego / Dick / Doug / Duke / Dash / Dickie / Dock / Desi / Doyce / Daksh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Dax

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dax a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dax?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DAKS · /dæks/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Dax Shepard — Actor and host of the Armchair Expert podcast (b. 1975) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Dax is a one-beat, high-energy pick — the x ending gives a tiny name an outsized punch.

Worth knowing

• Often heard as short for Daxton, or confused with Jax and Max