Roxie Girl

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROK-see //ˈrɒk.si//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: Dawn; Latin: Bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roxie is derived from the Persian name Roshanak, which means "little rose" or "dawn." This name made its way into the English language through various linguistic transformations. The Persian Roshanak evolved into the Greek name Rhosia, which was then Latinized as Rosa.

The name Rosa became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in the context of Christian symbolism, where the rose is often associated with the Virgin Mary and represents purity and beauty. The diminutive form Roxie emerged as a variant of the name Roxana, which was borne by the wife of Alexander the Great, further embedding the name in historical narratives.

Roxana, the original form of Roxie, has been noted in historical texts dating back to the 4th century BCE. The name gained prominence in various cultures, particularly in Persian and Greek contexts, where it was associated with nobility and beauty.

In the medieval period, the name Roxana was adopted in several European languages, contributing to the eventual emergence of the diminutive Roxie in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The name's association with notable figures, such as Roxana, the wife of Alexander, and its presence in literature and art, helped solidify its place in cultural history.

Culturally, the name Roxie has been linked to themes of beauty and femininity, often symbolizing grace and charm. The rose, as a central motif in various traditions, has been celebrated in poetry and art, reinforcing the name's enduring appeal.

The diminutive Roxie, with its playful and affectionate connotation, has also been embraced in various cultural expressions, including music and theater, where it often evokes a sense of vivacity and spirit. Overall, the name Roxie carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in its etymological origins and the symbolic significance of the rose.

Famous people named Roxie

In this section, you will find notable people named Roxie. 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 Roxie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Roxie Hart is a character in the musical Chicago, best known for her role in the story of a woman on trial for murder.

Roxie Roker was an actress best known for her role as Helen Willis on The Jeffersons.

Fictional characters named Roxie

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Roxie Hart is a fictional character from the musical and film Chicago. She is an ambitious and manipulative woman who dreams of fame and fortune, willing to do anything to achieve her goals.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Roxie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roxie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roxie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Roxie has ranked as high as #686 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Roxie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Roxie 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 Roxie 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 Roxie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 37 0 37
2024 49 0 49
2023 27 0 27
2022 42 0 42
2021 43 0 43
2020 44 0 44
2019 46 0 46
2018 54 0 54
2017 45 0 45
2016 51 0 51
2015 56 0 56
2014 54 0 54
2013 70 0 70
2012 70 0 70
2011 90 0 90
2010 59 0 59
2009 48 0 48
2008 61 0 61
2007 64 0 64
2006 36 0 36
2005 38 0 38
2004 27 0 27
2003 27 0 27
2002 27 0 27
2001 24 0 24
2000 14 0 14
1999 13 0 13
1998 14 0 14
1997 26 0 26
1996 26 0 26
1995 14 0 14
1994 20 0 20
1993 33 0 33
1992 22 0 22
1991 39 0 39
1990 49 0 49
1989 44 0 44
1988 69 0 69
1987 50 0 50
1986 53 0 53
1985 50 0 50
1984 47 0 47
1983 35 0 35
1982 36 0 36
1981 50 0 50
1980 50 0 50
1979 57 0 57
1978 49 0 49
1977 48 0 48
1976 42 0 42
1975 52 0 52
1974 57 0 57
1973 47 0 47
1972 48 0 48
1971 67 0 67
1970 77 0 77
1969 82 0 82
1968 89 0 89
1967 74 0 74
1966 76 0 76
1965 117 0 117
1964 129 0 129
1963 129 0 129
1962 143 0 143
1961 170 0 170
1960 152 5 147
1959 188 0 188
1958 149 0 149
1957 194 0 194
1956 264 5 259
1955 254 7 247
1954 277 8 269
1953 242 0 242
1952 237 0 237
1951 243 9 234
1950 209 0 209
1949 213 0 213
1948 208 0 208
1947 212 0 212
1946 207 7 200
1945 191 5 186
1944 204 0 204
1943 214 0 214
1942 209 6 203
1941 175 13 162
1940 195 11 184
1939 189 6 183
1938 164 0 164
1937 169 0 169
1936 165 6 159
1935 162 0 162
1934 196 0 196
1933 172 6 166
1932 190 0 190
1931 178 0 178
1930 183 0 183
1929 166 6 160
1928 203 6 197
1927 186 8 178
1926 217 0 217
1925 267 7 260
1924 288 10 278
1923 216 5 211
1922 289 11 278
1921 264 7 257
1920 288 6 282
1919 313 8 305
1918 319 10 309
1917 270 5 265
1916 283 6 277
1915 301 0 301
1914 246 9 237
1913 212 0 212
1912 204 0 204
1911 173 5 168
1910 169 0 169
1909 159 0 159
1908 162 0 162
1907 178 0 178
1906 165 0 165
1905 174 0 174
1904 153 0 153
1903 163 0 163
1902 170 0 170
1901 179 0 179
1900 208 0 208
1899 151 0 151
1898 171 0 171
1897 144 0 144
1896 132 0 132
1895 141 0 141
1894 127 0 127
1893 127 0 127
1892 148 0 148
1891 120 0 120
1890 135 0 135
1889 125 0 125
1888 136 0 136
1887 111 0 111
1886 92 0 92
1885 88 0 88
1884 100 0 100
1883 75 0 75
1882 72 0 72
1881 72 0 72
1880 62 0 62

Top States for Roxie (2024)

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
CA 7
100%