How Many People Are Named Dixie?
Complete statistics for the name Dixie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dixie is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 12,781 Americans bearing it today, totaling 25,820 people. The majority, 77%, are over 60, making it a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, representing leadership and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 45,226 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1938Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dixie Through the Generations
Dixie reached its peak popularity in 1938 with 1,246 births, reflecting a time when the name was more commonly used. Today, the average age of people named Dixie is 73, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With 5,894 under-30, 4,345 aged 30-60, and 34,987 over 60, it's clear that the name has remained stable over the years, though it's now predominantly associated with an older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dixie's American roots
📄 About the Name Dixie
How Many People Have the Name Dixie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 489 people in the United States currently share the name Dixie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 677,810 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dixie a Common or Rare Name?
Dixie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dixie in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Dixie Most Popular?
The name Dixie reached peak popularity in 1938, with 1,246 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dixie?
Approximately 489 people named Dixie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 489. That works out to roughly 1 in 677,810 Americans.
Is Dixie a rare name?
Dixie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 677,810 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dixie mean?
The meaning and origin of Dixie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Dixie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Dixie are male and 99% are female.
When was Dixie most popular?
Dixie peaked in 1938 with 1,246 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.