Total births
1,044
Unisex name · since 1974
Pax
1,044 babies named Pax in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #1966
- among boys today
- 1,044
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
1,044 babies have been named Pax since 1974, making it today's #1966 unisex name.
Pax has 1,044 recorded births among boys since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1966 as of the latest data, more common than 86% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #1966 among boys today
- 1,044 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Pax is currently the #1966 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 1,044 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1966
- among boys today
- 1,044
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Pax vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1966
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Pax was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
80 babies were named Pax in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Pax compares
1,044 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Pax's all-time total is 184% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pax | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,044 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 80 | 23 | 22,252 |
Pax's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pax splits its recorded history at 2015: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 80 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pax at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,966
Active since
1974
Pax popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Pax popularity over time - girls
54 total births recorded since 2014 (Pax as girls' name)
Pax by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Pax's strongest decade.
557 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Pax births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 2000s 65
2000s
65 births
- 2010s
2010s
557 births
- 2020s
2020s
410 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 557 births (53% of all-time use).
How Pax compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Pax's total volume
Pax vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Pax by state
Where Pax concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 128 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 90 | 8.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 18 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Utah | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Pax's total US births 12.3%
Even split
128 of 1,044 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pax? ▼
Pax has been given to 1,044 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1966 as of the latest data. 80 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Pax most popular? ▼
Pax was most popular in the 2010s decade with 557 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Pax most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pax are California (128 births), Texas (90 births), New York (18 births).
Is Pax a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Pax is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,044 births, and as a girl's name it has 54 births.
How long has the name Pax been used? ▼
Records for Pax go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Pax? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paxton, Paxtyn, Paxon, Paxson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pax's data
- Pax's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (557 total births) through the 2020s (410) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Paxs (128 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pax
Nearby Names Like Pax
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pax
Paxton Boy
#288 28,194 births
Paxtyn Boy
#3874 493 births
Paxon Boy
#9364 475 births
Paxson Boy
#6653 443 births
Paxten Boy
#7120 304 births
Compare Pax side by side: Pax vs Paxton Pax vs Paxtyn Pax vs Paxon
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pax: #1966 Unisex Name - 1,044 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pax. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pax draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.