Roxie

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROK-see /ˈrɑk.si/High

Meaning: Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'High

In 30 seconds: The jazz-hands nickname of Roxanne, with Persian starlight underneath. Roxie is all footlights — and she knows it.

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Origin HighPersian, English

MeaningPet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'

U.S. rank (2025)#3960 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 18,411

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

Roxie is the pet form of Roxanne and Roxana, names descending from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, luminous dawn', famous as the bride of Alexander the Great. The nickname found its spotlight in America through Chicago's Roxie Hart — vaudeville schemer, jazz-age icon, Oscar-winning role.

Like Trixie and Pixie, Roxie carries a wink that has come back into fashion as parents embrace sassy vintage nicknames. It appears rarely as a standalone on U.S. birth certificates, often standing in for Roxanne or simply standing alone, stage-ready.

Did you know? Roxie Hart, the fame-hungry heroine of Chicago, was based on a real 1924 Cook County murder trial covered by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, who turned her beat into the original play.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Roxana — root etymology

Variations

RoxyRoxanneRoxana

Nicknames

Rox

Famous Bearers

★Roxie Roker (1929-1995)
American actress known for playing Helen Willis on The Jeffersons

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roxie mean?

Roxie is a pet form of Roxanne, ultimately from Persian Roshanak, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.

How do you pronounce Roxie?

It's said ROK-see /ˈrɑk.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roxie a boy or girl name?

Roxie is a girl's name.

How popular is Roxie?

Roxie is a rare standalone name in the U.S., riding the revival of sassy vintage nicknames.