Dixon

Boy name

Dixon has been given to 3,084 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 2016.

Meaning & origin /ˈdɪksən/

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,084

Peak year

2016 (80 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

▼ -46%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dixon — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Dionboy

20,164 babies since 1929

Nixonboy

7,728 babies since 1917

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Koltboy

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Kallenboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Dixon?

Dixon has been given to 3,084 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dixon peak?

Dixon peaked in 2016, when 80 babies were given the name.

Is Dixon a girl or boy name?

Dixon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dixon are boys).

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