Declining since 2009, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Pixie since 1946
Babies named Pixie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 177 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Pixie, a name with folklore roots, evokes the playful sprites of English tradition. First recorded as a given name in 1946, it saw its peak popularity in 1955, when it ranked highest. Since 2009, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 births. The name remains relatively rare, often chosen for its whimsical charm. Its top states of popularity have been diffuse, with no single state dominating. Pixie is most common in the United Kingdom, where it has a longer history of use.
Pixie derives from the English word for a small, playful fairy, first recorded in the 17th century. The term may have Cornish roots, possibly from piskie or from the Old English puca (goblin). As a given name, Pixie emerged in the 20th century, initially as a nickname.
“Pixie” around the world
Where Pixie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pix
Sibling names for Pixie
Names that share Pixie's style, for a brother or sister.
