Dixie
Dixie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Tenth, or referring to the American South.
Origin and history
Dixie is derived from an English surname, historically linked to the French word for ten (dix) or the Mason-Dixon line. While historically used as a masculine name, it became far more popular for females in the mid-20th century. Male usage in the United States has been rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
752 babies in the United States have been named Dixie since 1880. It ranks #3924 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (54.5 %)
- TX (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 108 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 157 |
| 1940-1950 | 150 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 8 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dixie
- Dixie Howell: Football Player, Baseball Player
- Dixie Walker: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- One prominent etymological theory ties the name to Jeremiah Dixon, a surveyor of the Mason-Dixon line.
- In the early 20th century, Dixie saw regular though modest usage as a masculine given name in the United States.