NAME PROFILE
Dixon
A settlement or town near a cliff; this name suggests a person with a solid foundation who reaches for great heights and possesses a resilient, adventurous spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,084 |
| Gender | Male (8% / 92%) |
| Peak year | 2020 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1931 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 38%CA — 22%NY — 19%GA — 12%NC — 9%
Notable People
Clifton Webb (Actor in 'Laura') · Clifton Collins Jr. (Actor in 'Westworld') · Clifton Chenier (Grammy-winning musician) · Clifton Davis (Actor and songwriter for 'Never Can Say Goodbye') · Clifton James (Actor in 'Live and Let Die')
Nicknames & Diminutives
CliffCliffie
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