Nixon
Meaningson of Nicholas · English
- US rank
- #1,060
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #482 in 2017
206 babies were named Nixon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 410 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nixon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Nixon
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Choose Nixon and your child shares a first name with Nixon Perea, a Colombian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Nixon, like who?” Nixon Perea's Wikipedia article is available in 22 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Nixon Perea on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,292 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nixon, 206 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nixon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNixon first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #482.
- Then vs nowNixon is 9.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,292.
- TrendNixon has slipped 410 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,060. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedNixon is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #233, followed by Idaho (#332) and Nevada (#443). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
- MeaningIn English, Nixon means “son of Nicholas”.
About the name Nixon
Nixon is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Nicholas”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-xon”. US birth records list Nixon for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 67 of those 109 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #482 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,060, with 206 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 1920s | 2.9 | 343,643 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 684,932 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 757,576 boys |
| 1960s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 235,849 boys |
| 1990s | 9.0 | 110,865 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,082 boys |
| 2010s | 238 | 4,199 boys |
| 2020s | 183 | 5,469 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Nixon
What does the name Nixon mean?
Nixon means “son of Nicholas” in English.
What is the origin of the name Nixon?
Nixon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Nixon a boy or girl name?
Nixon is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Nixon?
Nixon ranked #1,060 for US boys in 2025, given to 206 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#482).