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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From 'Dixie,' the traditional nickname for the southern United States
- Origin
- English (US place name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DIK-see
Dixie takes its name directly from 'Dixie,' the traditional nickname for the southern United States, so it works as a place-name rather than a name with a personal or symbolic meaning. It's an English-language name tied to a specific piece of American geography and identity. The Social Security Administration has tracked it in U.S. birth data going back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Dixie
Meaning: From 'Dixie,' the traditional nickname for the southern United States.
Origin: English (US place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dixie
DIK-seeIPA /ˈdɪksi/
Popularity of Dixie
Dixie was far more common in 1938, when it ranked #167 with 1,229 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1565, with just 135 babies named Dixie — a small fraction of its 1930s peak.
Names Like Dixie
These names have followed a similar path to Dixie in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Dixie mean?
From ‘Dixie,’ the traditional nickname for the southern United States. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dixie?
Dixie is pronounced DIK-see (IPA: /ˈdɪksi/).
Is Dixie a popular name right now?
Dixie peaked at #167 in 1938 and is ranked #1565 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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