The first name Foxx is of American origin and popularity, first gaining recognition through its association with Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx, whose birth name was Eric Marlon Bishop. The name Foxx is derived from the English word for the quick-witted and clever red-furred canine known as a fox. In popular culture, it has been used in movies like "Collateral" (2004) and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (2014), contributing to its familiarity among the public.
Over the span of nearly three decades, the name Foxx has experienced varied popularity, with a total of 268 babies born bearing this name between 1995 and 2023. The year with the highest number of births was 2021 and 2022, both seeing 17 newborns named Foxx. Conversely, some years had fewer than five births with this name. Overall, it appears that the name Foxx has maintained a steady presence in the birth records, with fluctuations in popularity occurring periodically throughout these three decades.