Dixon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DIK-sun //ˈdɪk.sən//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: son of Dick; Irish: descendant of the son of the ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dixon has its roots in Old English and derives from the medieval given name "Dicca," which itself is a diminutive form of names beginning with the element "Dic-" meaning "power" or "strong." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," thus Dixon can be interpreted as "son of Dicca." This formation is characteristic of many English surnames that emerged during the Middle Ages, particularly in the 12th century, as patronymic naming conventions became more prevalent in England. The name transitioned into a surname, becoming common in various regions of England, particularly in the North, where it was often associated with families of some standing or land ownership.
Historically, the name Dixon has been borne by notable figures, including the 19th-century American politician and lawyer Stephen A. Douglas, who was often referred to as "Dixon" in various contexts.
The name also appears in literary works and historical texts, contributing to its recognition. In the context of biblical references, while Dixon itself does not appear, the root name "Dicca" can be linked to the broader tradition of names that signify strength, a theme prevalent in many cultures and religious texts.
Culturally, the name Dixon has resonated in various forms, often symbolizing lineage and heritage. It has been associated with the idea of strength and resilience, reflective of its etymological roots.
The use of diminutives, such as "Dixie," has also emerged in certain contexts, although these variations are less formal. Overall, Dixon exemplifies the evolution of names from simple descriptors of lineage to identifiers of family legacy, maintaining its significance through centuries of English history.
Famous people named Dixon
In this section, you will find notable people named Dixon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dixon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Dixon Chibanda is a psychiatrist best known for developing the Friendship Bench program.
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Fictional characters named Dixon
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Dixon is a fictional character from the TV series The Walking Dead. He is a skilled survivor and a member of the group navigating a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dixon was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Dixon has ranked as high as #4124 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Georgia, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Dixon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dixon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dixon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dixon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2022 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2019 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2018 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 2017 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 2016 | 80 | 75 | 5 |
| 2015 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 2014 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 2013 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2012 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2011 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 2009 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2005 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2004 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2002 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1994 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1993 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1992 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1991 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1990 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1989 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1988 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1980 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1979 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1977 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1973 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1972 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1971 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1970 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1969 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1968 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1967 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1966 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1965 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1964 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1963 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1962 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1961 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1960 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1959 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1958 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1957 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1956 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1955 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1954 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1953 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1952 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1951 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1950 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1949 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1948 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1947 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1946 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1945 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1944 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1943 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1942 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1941 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1940 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1939 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1938 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1937 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1936 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1935 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1934 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1933 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1932 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1931 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1930 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1929 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1928 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1927 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1926 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1925 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1924 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1923 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1922 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1921 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1920 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1919 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1918 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1917 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1916 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1915 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1914 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1913 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1912 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1910 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1881 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Dixon (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |