Dax
Dax is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the town of Dax; derived from the Gascon word for 'waters'.
Origin and history
Dax is a modern masculine given name derived from a French place name, originally coming from the Aquae Tarbellicae region. It gained popular currency in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its crisp, single-syllable sound gives it a contemporary and energetic feel.
Popularity in the United States
11,918 babies in the United States have been named Dax since 1880. It ranks #1084 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #523.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.7 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- UT (6.5 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,018 |
| 1980-1990 | 411 |
| 1990-2000 | 520 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,586 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,996 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,335 |
Famous people named Dax
- Dax Shepard: Actor, Podcaster
Fun facts
- The name is tied to Dax, a town in southwestern France known since Roman times for its thermal baths.
- The name gained broader public awareness in the United States through media figures such as actor Dax Shepard.