Nixie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Nixie means 'water nymph' or 'mermaid'.
Meaning of the Name Nixie
'Nixie' is a feminine name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic word 'nixe', which means 'water nymph' or 'mermaid'. In German mythology, Nixies are supernatural water spirits that can change their shape. The name Nixie is associated with water and has a mystical and enchanting quality.
Popularity of the Name Nixie
The popularity for the name Nixie peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 28 births, which ranked number 8,605 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Nixie had the most female births in 2011 with 28, which ranked number 4,912 out of 19,581 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Nixie has declined over the last ten years from 21 births to 19 births, a decline of -9.52%. Among females, Nixie has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 19 births, a decline of -9.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nixie
- 20 Year Trend of Nixie: 72.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Nixie: -9.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nixie: -9.52%
Popularity of Nixie by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nixie. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nixie in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nixie is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nixie
- Total Births of Nixie: 19 (-1.00%)
- Female Births of Nixie: 19 (-1.00%)
Given the downward trend of Nixie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.00% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. For Females, births for Nixie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.00%.