Dixielee
A feminine given name of possible American origin, perhaps inspired by the southern region "Dixie" and the musical style "Dixieland".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Dixielee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dixielee today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dixielee births was 1937 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dixielee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Dixielee is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dixielees were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dixielee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1937
10 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1943 SSA rank
#3,576
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Dixielee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dixielee from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 28 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dixielee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dixielee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dixielee
The given name Dixielee is a modern invented name that combines the word "Dixie", referring to the Southern United States, and the name "Lee". It does not have an ancient origin or direct linguistic roots in any particular language or culture.
The word "Dixie" itself is thought to have derived from the term "dixies", which referred to the $10 banknotes issued by French-American residents of New Orleans in the early 19th century. These banknotes had the French word "dix" (meaning "ten") printed on them, leading to the nickname "dixies". Over time, the term "Dixie" became associated with the Southern states and the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
The name "Lee" has its origins in Old English, meaning "meadow" or "clearing in a forest". It was a common English surname that later became used as a given name, particularly after the popularity of Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War era.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dixielee appear to be from the late 20th century, as it became a creative combination name reflecting Southern American culture and heritage. It does not seem to have any significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Dixielee, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this name in more recent times:
1. Dixielee Bey (born 1971), an American singer and musician known for her work in the neo-soul and alternative rock genres.
2. Dixielee Moss (born 1986), an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
3. Dixielee Arwin (born 1979), an American painter and artist known for her abstract expressionist works.
4. Dixielee Holden (born 1992), an American professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour.
5. Dixielee Carpenter (born 1988), an American author and journalist who has written several books on Southern culture and history.
It's important to note that while the name Dixielee is a modern invention, it reflects the cultural heritage and influences of the Southern United States, particularly in its incorporation of the term "Dixie" and its combination with the name "Lee".
People
Dixielee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dixielee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dixielee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dixielee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dixielee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Dixielee a common name?
We classify Dixielee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dixielee most popular?
The single biggest year for Dixielee was 1937, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dixielee is about 86 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dixielee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dixielee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.