Pixie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPIK-see / /ˈpɪk.si/English; Celtic
Meaning
English: fairy; Celtic: small or tiny
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pixie is derived from English folklore, where pixies are depicted as playful, mischievous creatures. In Celtic mythology, the term is associated with small, fairy-like beings. The name has gained popularity in modern times, often used for its whimsical connotations. It is commonly given to girls and reflects a light-hearted, imaginative spirit.
Trend Summary
The name Pixie has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pixie was first seen in the United States in 1946. Pixie has ranked as high as #1042 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Pixie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pixie (2019)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1946 | 5 |
1947 | 12 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 7 |
1950 | 9 |
1951 | 18 |
1952 | 6 |
1953 | 8 |
1954 | 8 |
1955 | 37 |
1956 | 35 |
1957 | 25 |
1958 | 9 |
1959 | 22 |
1960 | 21 |
1961 | 13 |
1962 | 12 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 10 |
1965 | 10 |
1967 | 6 |
1968 | 6 |
1969 | 5 |
1970 | 5 |
1973 | 6 |
2004 | 6 |
2005 | 11 |
2006 | 7 |
2007 | 10 |
2008 | 33 |
2009 | 31 |
2010 | 22 |
2011 | 15 |
2012 | 19 |
2013 | 14 |
2014 | 9 |
2015 | 13 |
2016 | 11 |
2017 | 19 |
2018 | 11 |
2019 | 12 |
2020 | 13 |
2021 | 13 |
2022 | 13 |
2023 | 12 |
2024 | 7 |