Dax
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Leader, from the town of Dax
Origin: French
Popularity: Ranked #692 in 2025 with 393 babies born.
History: Dax surged in the 2010s-2020s as an ultra-short name with maximum impact. Dax Shepard brings likeable Hollywood energy. Star Trek's Dax adds sci-fi depth. Three letters projecting confidence and cool. Dax represents the American love of names that hit hard and fast — no wasted syllables.
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Dax? About 1 in 8,469 babies born in 2025 were named Dax, or roughly 1.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dax
What does the name Dax mean?
Dax means “Leader, from the town of Dax” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Dax?
Dax has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Leader, from the town of Dax”.
How popular is Dax?
Dax ranked #692 in 2025 — given to 393 babies that year.
When was Dax most popular?
Dax peaked in 2019 with 749 babies registered that year.
Is Dax a boy or girl name?
Dax is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Daxs in registered births are male.
Is the name Dax rising or falling in popularity?
Dax has risen 14711 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15403 in 2020 to #692 in 2025.
How long has Dax been recorded?
Dax appears in birth records across 59 years — from 1967 through 2025.