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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dixon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Dixielynn|Dixxon
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Dixon

DIK-sun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2671
↑↑ Surging
#2671
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2146 in 2020
5yr change
+235 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2671 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Dixon

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2671

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+235 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Dixon is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
English OriginPatronymicSurname-as-given-nameClassicStrong2-syllableRareBoy-codedTraditionalVintage Revival
Character
independent spiritanalytical mindsteady reliabilitypractical wisdomdetermined resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dixons

creativeversatileentertainingskilledexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Dixon is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2671 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +235 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2671 · very rare
Dixon at a Glance
Meaning:Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dick,' where Dick is a diminutive of Richard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave ruler'
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#2146 in 2020
5yr change:+235 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Dixon Van Dyke
Actor and entertainer
Similar Sound
DicksonDillon◈Dalton◈DaxtonDaxon
Similar Style
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→ Stable
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Dixon illustration
Name Intelligence
Dixon · Overview
Summary

Dixon is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2671 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 22/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dixon scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 235 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Dixon carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Dixon is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
dixon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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