Pixie
A female nickname, also used as a formal given name.
Every Pixie since 1946 — 617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pixie
Pixie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,510 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 617 American babies have been named Pixie. Its peak came in 1955, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pixie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pixie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,510 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,126 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,858 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,412 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,358 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,307 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,987 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,668 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,475 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,937 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,833 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,719 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,469 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,815 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,109 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,130 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,782 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,620 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,434 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,759 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,965 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,603 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,943 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,432 |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,702 |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,723 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,884 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Pixie
- Pixie Lott Singer · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pixie mean?
A female nickname, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Pixie in 2025?
Pixie ranked #14,510 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pixie?
617 babies have been named Pixie in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pixie most popular?
Pixie peaked in 1955, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Pixie a boy or girl name?
Pixie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pixie rising or falling?
Pixie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pixie?
Well-known people named Pixie include Pixie Lott (singer).