Nixon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Nixon means 'victory of the people'.
Meaning of the Name Nixon
Nixon is an English surname that originated from Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'. It was used as a given name in the 20th century, gaining popularity after Richard Nixon became the 37th President of the United States. The name Nixon conveys strength, leadership, and perseverance.
Popularity of the Name Nixon
The popularity for the name Nixon peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 607 births, which ranked number 998 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Nixon had the most female births in 2019 with 35, which ranked number 4,070 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 607, which ranked number 482 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Nixon has remained flat over the last ten years from 377 births to 368 births, a decline of -2.39%. Among males, Nixon has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 365 births to 354 births, a decline of -3.01%. Among females, Nixon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 14 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nixon
- 20 Year Trend of Nixon: 1572.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Nixon: -2.39%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nixon: -3.01%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Nixon: 16.67%
Popularity of Nixon by State
For males, Nixon was most popular in Western states with 132 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 68 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nixon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 15 | 459 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 68 | 478 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 8 | 137 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 8 | 278 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 6 | 718 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 7 | 656 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 11 | 761 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 12 | 365 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 6 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 10 | 642 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 23 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 37 | 139 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 12 | 584 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 7 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nixon
- Total Births of Nixon: 367 (-0.24%)
- Male Births of Nixon: 353 (-0.31%)
- Female Births of Nixon: 14 (1.55%)
Given the downward trend of Nixon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.24% decrease in total births, for a total of 367 births in 2024. Male births for Nixon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 353 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.31%. For Females, births for Nixon have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.