Roxy Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROK-see //ˈrɒk.si//
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: Dawn; Spanish: Bright
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roxy is derived from the name Roxana, which has its roots in the ancient Persian name "Roxānā," meaning "dawn" or "bright." The name Roxana was borne by a historical figure, Roxana of Bactria, who was the wife of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE. The name subsequently passed into Greek as "Roxane" and later into Latin, maintaining its association with brightness and light.
The transition into English occurred through various adaptations, with Roxy emerging as a diminutive or affectionate form of Roxana, particularly in the 19th century. Throughout history, the name Roxana has been associated with notable figures and cultural references.
In literature, Roxana appears in works such as Daniel Defoe's novel "Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress," published in the early 18th century. This character, a complex figure navigating issues of gender and power, contributed to the name's literary significance.
Additionally, the name has been linked to various queens and noblewomen in different cultures, further embedding it in historical narratives. Culturally, Roxy has resonated as a name symbolizing brightness and charm, often associated with vivacity and spiritedness.
The diminutive form Roxy has gained a playful and modern connotation, frequently used in various artistic and entertainment contexts. This evolution reflects the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different eras and cultures, maintaining its connection to themes of light and brightness.
Famous people named Roxy
In this section, you will find notable people named Roxy. 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 Roxy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Roxy Music is a rock band best known for Avalon, More Than This, and Love Is the Drug.
Fictional characters named Roxy
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Roxy Hart is a fictional character from the musical and film Chicago. She is a fame-hungry woman who murders her lover and seeks to become a celebrity in the criminal justice system.
Roxy is a fictional character from the animated series Totally Spies!. They are one of the three main spies who work for WOOHP and often take on various missions to save the world.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roxy. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roxy was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Roxy has ranked as high as #2766 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Utah, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Roxy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Roxy 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 Roxy 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 Roxy.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 2024 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 2023 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 2022 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 2021 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 2020 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 2019 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 2018 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 2017 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 2016 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 2015 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 2014 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 2013 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 2012 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 2011 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 2010 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 2009 | 145 | 0 | 145 |
| 2008 | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| 2007 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 2006 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 2005 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 2004 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 2003 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 2002 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1993 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1992 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1990 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1988 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1987 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1986 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1985 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1983 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1982 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1981 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1980 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1979 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1978 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1977 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1976 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1974 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1971 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1969 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1968 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1967 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1966 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1965 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1964 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1963 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1962 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1961 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1960 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1959 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1958 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1957 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1956 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1955 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1954 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1953 | 65 | 7 | 58 |
| 1952 | 53 | 5 | 48 |
| 1951 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1950 | 52 | 9 | 43 |
| 1949 | 50 | 6 | 44 |
| 1948 | 46 | 9 | 37 |
| 1947 | 57 | 5 | 52 |
| 1946 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1945 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1944 | 37 | 7 | 30 |
| 1943 | 44 | 8 | 36 |
| 1942 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1941 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1940 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1939 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 1938 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1937 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1936 | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| 1935 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1934 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 1933 | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| 1932 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1931 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1930 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1929 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1928 | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| 1927 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1926 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1925 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1924 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1923 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1922 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1921 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1919 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1918 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1917 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1916 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1915 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1914 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1913 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1912 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1910 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1907 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1903 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1902 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1899 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1898 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1896 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1895 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1894 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1893 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1892 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1891 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1890 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1887 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1886 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1885 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1884 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1883 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1882 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Top States for Roxy (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 | 8 | |
| FL | 5 |