Dixie

♀ Girl

Pronounced DIK-see /ˈdɪk.si/Medium

Meaning: From the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix' (ten) or the Mason-Dixon line.Medium

In 30 seconds: Dixie comes from the term for the American South, a name whose origin is debated.

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Origin MediumAmerican, English

MeaningFrom the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix' (ten) or the Mason-Dixon line.

U.S. rank (2025)#1605 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births130 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1938

Total births (all-time)≈ 44,619

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name draws on 'Dixie', the nickname for the American South, but where that term itself came from is genuinely disputed. Some trace it to the French 'dix' meaning 'ten', others to the Mason-Dixon line. Used as a first name, it carries a warm, distinctly Southern flavor. Actress Dixie Carter, known as Julia Sugarbaker on Designing Women, is a well-known bearer.

The bouncy two-syllable sound and -ie ending give it a friendly, spirited feel. Because its source is debated, no single etymology can be claimed for it with confidence.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Dixie is 'ten', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

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Famous Bearers

★Dixie Carter (1939-2010)
American actress best known for playing Julia Sugarbaker on the television sitcom 'Designing Women'.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dixie mean?

Dixie is usually explained as meaning 'ten' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Dixie?

It's commonly said DIK-see /ˈdɪk.si/.

Is Dixie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Dixie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Dixie?

In 2024, Dixie ranked #1565 in the U.S. for girls, with 135 births recorded.