Declining since 2012, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Roxie since 1880
Babies named Roxie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roxie's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 933 |
| 1890s | 1,396 |
| 1900s | 1,711 |
| 1910s | 2,447 |
| 1920s | 2,318 |
| 1930s | 1,750 |
| 1940s | 1,986 |
| 1950s | 2,228 |
| 1960s | 1,156 |
| 1970s | 544 |
| 1980s | 484 |
| 1990s | 256 |
| 2000s | 366 |
| 2010s | 595 |
| 2020s | 242 |
Meaning & origin
Roxie is a name that recalls a bygone era, with its peak in 1881 when it ranked among the most popular girls' names. Today, however, it is far less common: in 2025, it stood at rank 3,903, with 1 in 43,440 babies receiving the name. The name has been steadily falling since 2012, reflecting a broader shift away from vintage nicknames. Despite its decline, Roxie retains a cheerful, spunky charm, and it remains most familiar in California, the top state for the name. Whether as a standalone or a short form of Roxanne, Roxie offers a bright, sunlit feel that harkens back to its Persian roots meaning 'little dawn'.
Roxie is commonly a short form of Roxanne, which comes from the Greek Rhoxane, itself derived from the Old Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'little dawn' or 'bright'. The name Roxanne was popularized by Alexander the Great's Bactrian wife. Roxie emerged as an independent given name in the late 19th century, reaching peak popularity in the United States in 1881.
Where Roxie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rox, Roxy
Sibling names for Roxie
Names that share Roxie's style, for a brother or sister.
