Dixie
girl name#1605 in 2025Dixie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #167 in 1938, ranks #1605 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1605
rank today
#167
peak (1938)
130
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #432 |
| 1890s | #461 |
| 1900s | #445 |
| 1910s | #401 |
| 1920s | #357 |
| 1930s | #211 |
| 1940s | #215 |
| 1950s | #335 |
| 1960s | #622 |
| 1970s | #843 |
| 1980s | #1239 |
| 1990s | #1590 |
| 2000s | #1320 |
| 2010s | #940 |
| 2020s | #1281 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dixie has been most popular in TX, TN, OH.
Living bearers
About 26,500 people named Dixie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dixie alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dixie in 2025?
- Dixie ranks #1605 among US girl names in 2025, with 130 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dixie most popular?
- Dixie peaked in 1938, reaching #167 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dixie with classmates?
- Dixie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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