Dixie
How to say it: DIK-see · /ˈdɪksi/
Associated with the American South; possibly from French 'dix' (ten) referring to ten-dollar bills from Louisiana.
Dixie was the 1,266th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,760 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,266 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,502 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,760 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Fading from its height in the 1930s, Dixie has grown rarer over time. It now stands far below peak and should keep slipping.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with breathy lift in two syllables, Dixie feels rooted in place. Bonnie shares its cheerful vintage style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dixie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dixie
- Dixie Carter (1939–2010)American actress
- Dixie D'Amelio (born 2001)American influencer
- Dixie Bibb Graves (1882–1965)Social scientist and politician
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