Dixie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dixie has Latin roots meaning 'ten' and evolved from the French word 'dix'. It gained historical significance during the American Civil War and is often associated with Southern culture. The name has variants such as Dix and Dixy. While it reflects a strong cultural identity, it also carries complex historical connotations. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Dixie is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dixie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dixie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1962nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1805th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7574th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15031st out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 381st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 214th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 351st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 810th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1387th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1218th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1071st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dixie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dixie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪksi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Dixie is derived from the French word 'dix', meaning 'ten', as it originally referred to the ten states that seceded from the Union during the American Civil War, which were collectively known as the 'Dixie' states.
Meaning
ten
Language Evolution
Dix, Dixie
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity in the 19th century, especially with the song 'Dixie' written by Daniel Decatur Emmett in 1859, which became a popular anthem of the Southern United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Dix, Dixy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dixie is often associated with Southern culture and heritage, but it can also evoke complex feelings due to its historical context.
Famous People
Dixie Carter, Dixie Chicks
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dixie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dixie"
"Dixie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1962nd of 7545 | 261 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1805th of 6773 | 291 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3051st of 7552 | 140 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7574th of 10718 | 21 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15031st of 16616 | 8 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 381st of 9107 | 5,270 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 214th of 9204 | 15,731 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 351st of 12526 | 12,402 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 810th of 19264 | 2,787 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1387th of 27321 | 1,737 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1218th of 35406 | 2,965 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1071st of 30306 | 2,929 |
Regional Popularity of "Dixie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dixie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
28.53% 404th/1416 |
83.39% 1150th/1379 |
12.55% 297th/2366 |
29.95% 342nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
9.57% 148th/1546 |
27.38% 426th/1556 |
10.50% 247th/2353 |
9.37% 145th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
11.50% 256th/2227 |
23.70% 576th/2430 |
13.32% 380th/2853 |
10.74% 298th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.73% 785th/2937 |
51.13% 1781st/3483 |
21.26% 748th/3518 |
21.79% 881st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
56.45% 2080th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
19.29% 1002nd/5194 |
31.55% 1993rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.71% 1499th/4582 |
67.82% 3502nd/5164 |
10.20% 746th/7313 |
30.34% 2264th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.87% 911th/3984 |
47.80% 2145th/4487 |
12.06% 823rd/6822 |
23.04% 1446th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dixie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dixie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.