How Many People Are Named Pixie?

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

Pixie
Very Rare
English

Pixie means a tiny mythical fairy, making it a very rare female name, with only 1 in 594,778 Americans having it. There are 555 people named Pixie living today, and most are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~555
Living in US
1 in 594,778
Americans
1955
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Tiny mythical fairy
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Magical Charming Playful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,589
Worldwide Bearers
#193,966
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,030
🇬🇧 England
97
🇨🇦 Canada
71
🇳🇿 New Zealand
60
🇿🇦 South Africa
42
🇦🇺 Australia
41
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
40
🇵🇭 Philippines
30
🇳🇬 Nigeria
26
🇮🇳 India
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
555 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
301
Would be under 30 (49%)
28
Would be 30–60 (5%)
282
Would be over 60 (46%)

All 611 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: 1955

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
64
International
87

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

📜 Pixie Through the Generations

Pixie peaked in popularity in 1955 with 37 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, there are 555 people named Pixie living in the US, with 46% being over 60 years old. The average age of someone named Pixie is 41, indicating a significant skew towards older generations. This trend suggests that while Pixie was once a popular choice, it's now considered a classic name rather than a modern one.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35
Texas 15

✨ Similar Names to Pixie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pixie's English roots

📄 About the Name Pixie

How Many People Have the Name Pixie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 555 people in the United States currently share the name Pixie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 594,778 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pixie a Common or Rare Name?

Pixie 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.

What Does the Name Pixie Mean?

Pixie means "tiny mythical fairy" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pixie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Pixie Most Popular?

The name Pixie reached peak popularity in 1955, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Pixie?

Approximately 555 people named Pixie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 611. That works out to roughly 1 in 594,778 Americans.

Is Pixie a rare name?

Pixie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 594,778 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pixie mean?

Pixie means "tiny mythical fairy" and comes from English origins.

Is Pixie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pixie are male and 100% are female.

When was Pixie most popular?

Pixie peaked in 1955 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US555
All-Time Births611
1 in X1 in 594,778
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1955
World Rank#193,966
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.