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Dixon

Dixon: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪksən/

Meaning and origin of Dixon

  • A male given name.

Etymology

From Dick + -son.

How popular is Dixon?

38U.S. babies in 2025
#807peak rank (1881)
3,084babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,079 boys in the U.S. have been named Dixon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16946 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #807 in 1881. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dixon FAQ

What does the name Dixon mean?

A male given name. From Dick + -son.

How popular is the name Dixon?

Since 1880, 5 girls and 3,079 boys in the U.S. have been named Dixon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16946 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #807 in 1881. In 2025, 38 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dixon a boy or girl name?

Dixon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 3,079 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.