Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Trixie since 1893
Babies named Trixie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1971, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Trixie's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 66 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 162 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Trixie is a rare, vintage nickname name that saw its peak usage in 1901, when it ranked highest in U.S. records. Since then, it has become extremely uncommon, with only about 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving the name in 2025, ranking 8,860th. Trixie originated as a diminutive of Beatrix, a Latin name meaning 'blessed', and was first recorded in U.S. data in 1893. While its trajectory has remained stable at a low level, it occasionally surfaces as a playful choice for parents seeking a retro, upbeat name. Trixie has never been widely used enough to have strong regional associations, and its top states are not well-defined in the data. The name's cheerful, diminutive sound makes it a spirited companion for modern sibling names with a similar vintage feel.
Trixie began as a pet form of Beatrix, a Latin name meaning 'blessed' or 'she who brings happiness'. Beatrix was used by early Christians and later popularized in England through royal and literary figures. The nickname Trixie emerged in the 19th century as an affectionate, informal variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trix
Sibling names for Trixie
Names that share Trixie's style, for a brother or sister.
