Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Rixon

Rixon is a surname which may refer to:Bill Rixon (1941–2003), Australian politician Cheryl Rixon, Australian actress Steve Rixon, Australian former cricketer Rixon Corozo, Ecuadorian footballer

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#6,723 (2016)
Total Babies
81
5-Yr Trend
-1%
2012
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#6723
Peak Rank
81
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rixon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rixon is a surname which may refer to:Bill Rixon (1941–2003), Australian politician Cheryl Rixon, Australian actress Steve Rixon, Australian former cricketer Rixon Corozo, Ecuadorian footballer

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The Story of Rixon

Rixon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 12 Rixons were born — ranking #6,723 that year. As of 2026, Rixon ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, holding steady (-1%). In total, more than 81 Rixons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rixon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rixon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rixon

What does the name Rixon mean?
Rixon is a surname which may refer to:Bill Rixon (1941–2003), Australian politician Cheryl Rixon, Australian actress Steve Rixon, Australian former cricketer Rixon Corozo, Ecuadorian footballer
How popular is Rixon in 2026?
In 2026, Rixon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rixon most popular?
Rixon reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,723 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Rixon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rixon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rixon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rixon include Anselm, Daley, Mays. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rixon

Rixon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 81 births in the dataset. Rixon's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,723. Use the chart and map above to compare Rixon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.