Dixon
Every Dixon since 1881 — 3,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dixon
Dixon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,145 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 3,084 American babies have been named Dixon. Its peak came in 2016, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dixon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dixon 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 | — | — | 38 | #3,145 |
| 2024 | — | — | 49 | #2,678 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,910 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,067 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,670 |
| 2020 | — | — | 66 | #2,120 |
| 2019 | — | — | 54 | #2,468 |
| 2018 | — | — | 58 | #2,310 |
| 2017 | — | — | 60 | #2,221 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,946 | 75 | #1,943 |
| 2015 | — | — | 70 | #2,039 |
| 2014 | — | — | 75 | #1,928 |
| 2013 | — | — | 62 | #2,145 |
| 2012 | — | — | 54 | #2,364 |
| 2011 | — | — | 59 | #2,210 |
| 2010 | — | — | 56 | #2,292 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50 | #2,538 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,122 |
| 2007 | — | — | 35 | #3,203 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,242 |
| 2005 | — | — | 38 | #2,812 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34 | #2,964 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,802 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,478 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,749 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35 | #2,638 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,704 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,031 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,422 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,640 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,790 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,772 |
| 1965 | — | — | 18 | #1,876 |
| 1960 | — | — | 28 | #1,531 |
| 1955 | — | — | 30 | #1,403 |
| 1950 | — | — | 25 | #1,476 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,643 |
| 1940 | — | — | 31 | #1,214 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,555 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #1,992 |
| 1925 | — | — | 23 | #1,597 |
| 1920 | — | — | 25 | #1,513 |
| 1915 | — | — | 21 | #1,518 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,653 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dixon in 2025?
Dixon ranked #3,145 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dixon?
3,084 babies have been named Dixon in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dixon most popular?
Dixon peaked in 2016, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Dixon a boy or girl name?
Dixon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dixon rising or falling?
Dixon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.