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Nixon

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Pronounced NIK-sun /ˈnɪk.sən/High

Meaning: From the English surname Nixon, 'son of Nick' (Nicholas, 'victory of the people'); carried into first-name use, familiar via President Richard Nixon. Used here for a girl though it leans to boys.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Nixon means 'son of Nicholas' - 'victory of the people' (said 'NIK-sun'). More often a boy's - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Nixon, 'son of Nick' (Nicholas, 'victory of the people'); carried into first-name use, familiar via President Richard Nixon. Used here for a girl though it leans to boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#11645 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920062025

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

Nixon is an English surname, 'son of Nicholas,' turned given name - its recognition tied to the U.S. president. As a girl's name it reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'NIK-sun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Nixon began as an English surname, 'son of Nick' (Nicholas, 'victory of the people'), later a first name known through President Richard Nixon. It's used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'NIK-sun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Nixon — English surname 'son of Nicholas'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

NixynNyxonDixon

Nicknames

NixNixie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nixon mean?

Nixon is an English surname meaning 'son of Nick' (Nicholas, 'victory of the people'), now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Nixon?

It's said NIK-sun /ˈnɪk.sən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nixon a boy or girl name?

Nixon is used for both, but more often for boys - we note the lean.

How popular is Nixon?

Nixon is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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