Dax Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dax originates from French, derived from a town in France, and is associated with the meaning 'leader' or 'chief.' It has evolved from the Latin 'Dax' to Old French and then to its modern form. The name is perceived as trendy and strong, lacking any biblical association. Notable figures with the name include actor Dax Shepard and soccer player Dax McCarty.
The name Dax is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dax has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dax' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 964th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1796th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 996th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 508th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 22988th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dax' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dax"
Pronunciation
/dæks/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Dax is derived from the name of a town in southwestern France, which is believed to have roots in the Latin word 'dax,' meaning 'leader' or 'chief.'
Meaning
leader, chief
Language Evolution
Latin: Dax, Old French: Dax, Modern French: Dax
Historical Usage
The name Dax has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the late 20th century, as a unique and modern-sounding name.
Variants & Derivatives
Daxter, Daxson
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dax is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Dax Shepard - American actor and filmmaker, Dax McCarty - American soccer player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dax"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dax"
"Dax" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 964th of 10718 | 1,133 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1796th of 16616 | 651 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 996th of 24088 | 2,798 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 508th of 23106 | 6,942 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 22988th of 30306 | 16 |
Regional Popularity of "Dax" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.06% 971st/2937 |
39.45% 1374th/3483 |
27.83% 979th/3518 |
21.17% 856th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
40.60% 2109th/5194 |
26.21% 1656th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.83% 1046th/4582 |
41.44% 2140th/5164 |
13.05% 954th/7313 |
10.34% 772nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.79% 390th/3984 |
16.18% 726th/4487 |
8.18% 558th/6822 |
7.38% 463rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dax" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dax"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dax" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.