Pixie
Meaningfairy, sprite · English
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,691 in 1955
6 babies were named Pixie in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,239 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Pixie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Pixie, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Pixie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPixie first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1955, when it ranked #1,691. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPixie has slipped 5,239 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Pixie means “fairy, sprite”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Pixie
Pixie is a girl name of English and Irish origin meaning “fairy, sprite”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-xie”. US birth records list Pixie for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 47 of those 80 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #1,691 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.5 | 219,780 girls |
| 1950s | 9.1 | 110,132 girls |
| 1960s | 4.8 | 206,612 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 190,114 girls |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 120,773 girls |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 152,672 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Pixie
What does the name Pixie mean?
Pixie means “fairy, sprite” in English.
What is the origin of the name Pixie?
Pixie has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Pixie a boy or girl name?
Pixie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Pixie?
Pixie ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#1,691).