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Dixie

“Possibly 'ten' (French dix); also historic name for the U.S. South” — Uncertain, possibly French origin

Girl's name · #1605 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Dixie has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #167 (1938) · 44,621 babies named Dixie all-time · 1 in 13,000 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 19,000 girls in England & Wales (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 20 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Dixies

• Dixie Carter — American actress (1939–2010)
• Dixie D'Amelio — American influencer (born 2001)
• Dixie Bibb Graves — social scientist and politician
• Dixie Lee — American actress, dancer, and singer (1909–1952)
• Dixie Dunbar — American actress (1919-1991)

In stories & tradition

• Dixie Kong — Donkey Kong · Donkey Kong Country
• Dixie Cooney — All My Children
• Dixie Null — What's New? with Phil & Dixie

What Dixies become

Among 80 notable people named Dixie:

Entertainers appear 1.61× more often than among typical names — e.g. Dixie Carter, American actress (1939–2010).

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