Dixon
Meaningson of Dick · English
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #781 in 1881
38 babies were named Dixon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,015 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dixon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dixon, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dixon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDixon first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #781. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDixon has slipped 1,015 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Dixon means “son of Dick”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Dixon
Dixon is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “son of Dick”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-xon”. US birth records list Dixon for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 116 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #781 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.6 | 151,007 boys |
| 1910s | 20 | 50,226 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 49,652 boys |
| 1930s | 20 | 50,839 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 54,407 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 69,832 boys |
| 1960s | 9.7 | 102,881 boys |
| 1970s | 7.8 | 128,700 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 125,156 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,794 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,106 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,211 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,986 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dixon
What does the name Dixon mean?
Dixon means “son of Dick” in English.
What is the origin of the name Dixon?
Dixon has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dixon a boy or girl name?
Dixon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dixon?
Dixon ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#781).