Roxy
A diminutive of the female given names Roxana, Roxane, and Roxanne.
Every Roxy since 1882 — 3,971 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roxy
Roxy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,477 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 3,971 American babies have been named Roxy. Its peak came in 2009, when 145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Roxy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roxy 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 | 72 | #2,477 | — | — |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,164 | — | — |
| 2023 | 56 | #3,009 | — | — |
| 2022 | 55 | #3,025 | — | — |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,668 | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,385 | — | — |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,214 | — | — |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,861 | — | — |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,897 | — | — |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,897 | — | — |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 2014 | 99 | #2,007 | — | — |
| 2013 | 93 | #2,079 | — | — |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,729 | — | — |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,066 | — | — |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,735 | — | — |
| 2009 | 145 | #1,560 | — | — |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,661 | — | — |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,921 | — | — |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,369 | — | — |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,201 | — | — |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,643 | — | — |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,514 | — | — |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,275 | — | — |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,807 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,459 | — | — |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,546 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,774 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,587 | — | — |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,920 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,335 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,694 | — | — |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,721 | — | — |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,532 | — | — |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,405 | 9 | #2,738 |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,574 | — | — |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,088 | — | — |
| 1935 | 16 | #2,085 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,292 | — | — |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,752 | — | — |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,445 | — | — |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,238 | 5 | #4,297 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,609 | — | — |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,517 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,412 | — | — |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,189 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,318 | — | — |
| 1885 | 10 | #734 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roxy mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Roxana, Roxane, and Roxanne.
How popular is the name Roxy in 2025?
Roxy ranked #2,477 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roxy?
3,971 babies have been named Roxy in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roxy most popular?
Roxy peaked in 2009, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Roxy a boy or girl name?
Roxy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Roxy rising or falling?
Roxy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.