Roxie
Roxie is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Dawn, bright, or radiant.
Origin and history
Roxie originated as a diminutive or variant of Roxana, derived from Old Persian roots meaning dawn or bright star. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it retains a spunky vintage charm today. While less common in modern usage, it remains a recognized classic nickname-name.
Popularity in the United States
18,412 babies in the United States have been named Roxie since 1880. It ranks #1122 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.1 %)
- KY (8.3 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- TN (7.3 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 933 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,396 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,711 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,447 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,318 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,750 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,986 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,228 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,156 |
| 1970-1980 | 544 |
| 1980-1990 | 484 |
| 1990-2000 | 256 |
| 2000-2010 | 366 |
| 2010-2019 | 595 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Famous people named Roxie
- Roxie Hart: Fictional character
- Roxie Roker: Actress
Fun facts
- Roxie traces back to Roxana, the ancient Bactrian princess who married Alexander the Great.
- The name reached peak popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.