Fox, derived from Old English 'foxa', is an uncommon given name that has been used by some families as a unique alternative to traditional names. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered cunning like the fox.
Over the past decade, the name Fox has seen fluctuations in popularity with a total of 91 babies named Fox between 2014 and 2023. The highest number of births occurred in 2016 and 2021, each with 12 newborns. However, the popularity of the name seems to have dipped slightly in recent years, with only 9 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023.