Dixon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dixon is an Old English name meaning 'son of Dick', which is a diminutive of Richard. It evolved from the historical forms Diccon and Dick to its current form. The name is associated with traits of strength and reliability, with no significant biblical relevance. Its usage became popular in medieval England and continues to be recognized today.
The name Dixon is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Dixon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dixon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1737th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1459th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1517th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2581st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3034th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2819th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2385th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dixon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dixon"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪksən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Dixon is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dick', which is a diminutive of the name Richard, deriving from the Old High German 'hruod' (fame) and 'hard' (brave, hardy).
Meaning
son of Dick
Language Evolution
Diccon, Dick, Dixon
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the medieval period as a surname and has since become a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Dick, Dixie, Dix
Modern Popularity & Image
Dixon is viewed as a traditional and somewhat classic name, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Dixon Ticonderoga (brand), Dixon Hall Lewis (politician), Dixon Peters (artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dixon"
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 "Dixon"
"Dixon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1737th of 7545 | 310 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1459th of 6773 | 407 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1517th of 7552 | 504 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2581st of 10718 | 230 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3034th of 16616 | 303 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2819th of 24088 | 599 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2385th of 23106 | 681 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Dixon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
67.87% 1050th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
63.70% 1548th/2430 |
66.14% 1887th/2853 |
46.31% 1285th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
60.67% 3133rd/5164 |
39.85% 2914th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
39.23% 2676th/6822 |
51.05% 3204th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dixon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dixon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dixon" 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.