Nixon
boy name#1060 in 2025Nixon entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #482 in 2017, ranks #1060 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1917–2025
#1060
rank today
#482
peak (2017)
206
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3862 |
| 1920s | #3661 |
| 1930s | #3087 |
| 1940s | #3068 |
| 1950s | #2777 |
| 1960s | #3116 |
| 1970s | #4469 |
| 1980s | #5033 |
| 1990s | #4109 |
| 2000s | #2478 |
| 2010s | #636 |
| 2020s | #814 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nixon has been most popular in CA, UT, TX.
Living bearers
About 7,200 people named Nixon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nixon is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nixon in 2025?
- Nixon ranks #1060 among US boy names in 2025, with 206 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nixon most popular?
- Nixon peaked in 2017, reaching #482 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nixon with classmates?
- Nixon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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