Dixie
Every Dixie since 1880 — 45,373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dixie
Dixie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,605 in 2025 with 130 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 45,373 American babies have been named Dixie. Its peak came in 1938, when 1,246 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dixie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dixie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 | #1,605 | — | — |
| 2024 | 135 | #1,568 | — | — |
| 2023 | 197 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 2022 | 207 | #1,167 | — | — |
| 2021 | 237 | #1,063 | — | — |
| 2020 | 229 | #1,079 | — | — |
| 2019 | 259 | #997 | — | — |
| 2018 | 257 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2017 | 226 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 2016 | 256 | #1,035 | — | — |
| 2015 | 290 | #934 | — | — |
| 2014 | 345 | #808 | — | — |
| 2013 | 293 | #883 | — | — |
| 2012 | 313 | #853 | — | — |
| 2011 | 310 | #849 | — | — |
| 2010 | 282 | #921 | — | — |
| 2009 | 289 | #926 | — | — |
| 2008 | 278 | #963 | — | — |
| 2007 | 295 | #919 | — | — |
| 2006 | 148 | #1,490 | — | — |
| 2005 | 151 | #1,420 | — | — |
| 2004 | 116 | #1,670 | — | — |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,522 | — | — |
| 2001 | 148 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 2000 | 114 | #1,559 | — | — |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,655 | — | — |
| 1990 | 105 | #1,489 | — | — |
| 1985 | 103 | #1,298 | — | — |
| 1980 | 172 | #889 | — | — |
| 1975 | 203 | #724 | — | — |
| 1970 | 160 | #845 | — | — |
| 1965 | 208 | #680 | — | — |
| 1960 | 457 | #457 | 5 | #4,174 |
| 1955 | 649 | #335 | — | — |
| 1950 | 687 | #295 | 5 | #3,816 |
| 1945 | 884 | #215 | 10 | #2,286 |
| 1940 | 1,170 | #171 | 15 | #1,823 |
| 1935 | 930 | #188 | 21 | #1,502 |
| 1930 | 512 | #291 | 20 | #1,658 |
| 1925 | 340 | #372 | 17 | #1,950 |
| 1920 | 326 | #364 | 21 | #1,710 |
| 1915 | 206 | #422 | 14 | #1,995 |
| 1910 | 86 | #429 | — | — |
| 1905 | 53 | #465 | — | — |
| 1900 | 54 | #458 | — | — |
| 1895 | 32 | #523 | — | — |
| 1890 | 41 | #397 | — | — |
| 1885 | 24 | #432 | — | — |
| 1880 | 15 | #437 | — | — |
Famous people named Dixie
- Dixie Dean Soccer player · 1907–1980
- Dixie Carter Actor · 1939–2010
- Dixie Bibb Graves Politician · 1882–1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dixie in 2025?
Dixie ranked #1,605 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 130 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dixie?
45,373 babies have been named Dixie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dixie most popular?
Dixie peaked in 1938, when 1,246 newborns received the name.
Is Dixie a boy or girl name?
Dixie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dixie rising or falling?
Dixie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dixie?
Well-known people named Dixie include Dixie Dean (soccer player), Dixie Carter (actor), Dixie Bibb Graves (politician).