How Many People Are Named Nixon?

Complete statistics for the name Nixon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nixon
Uncommon
English

Nixon means 'son of Nicholas' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 44,861 Americans having this name. There are around 7,356 people named Nixon living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 96% are under 30.

~35,853
Living in US
1 in 9,245
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Nicholas
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,021
Worldwide Bearers
#16,048
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,449
🇮🇳 India
1,428
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,351
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,332
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,283
🇬🇭 Ghana
899
🇿🇲 Zambia
887
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
699
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
532
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
488

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7,027 (96%)
♀ Female
329 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
7,174
Would be under 30 (96%)
208
Would be 30–60 (3%)
126
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 7,508 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nixon Through the Generations

Nixon has seen a rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2017, it peaked with 638 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. Today, most Nixon's are under 30, with 7,174 individuals in this age group, indicating its status as a modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,515
Utah 872
Texas 484
Arizona 396
Florida 249
New York 158
North Carolina 140
Hawaii 135
Ohio 135
Michigan 134

✨ Similar Names to Nixon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nixon's English roots

📄 About the Name Nixon

How Many People Have the Name Nixon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 35,853 people in the United States currently share the name Nixon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,245 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Nixon a Common or Rare Name?

Nixon is classified as Uncommon. 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.

What Does the Name Nixon Mean?

Nixon means "son of Nicholas" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nixon in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Nixon Most Popular?

The name Nixon reached peak popularity in 2017, with 638 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Nixon?

Approximately 35,853 people named Nixon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 35,853. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,245 Americans.

Is Nixon a rare name?

Nixon is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,245 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nixon mean?

Nixon means "son of Nicholas" and comes from English origins.

Is Nixon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Nixon are male and 4% are female.

When was Nixon most popular?

Nixon peaked in 2017 with 638 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US35,853
All-Time Births35,853
1 in X1 in 9,245
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2017
World Rank#16,048
Male %96%
Female %4%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.