Hixson
A derived variant of the English name Hickson or Hicks.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Hixson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hixson today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hixson births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hixson. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hixson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,925
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Hixson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hixson 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 Hixson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hixson
The name Hixson originated from the Old English language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the combination of two words, "hicce" meaning "young buck" or "deer," and "tun" meaning "farm" or "enclosure." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a farm or settlement where deer were kept or hunted.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Hixson can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in the records as a surname, indicating that it was already in use as a family name during the 11th century.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Hixson was Sir John Hixson, a knight who lived in the 13th century. He fought alongside King Edward I during the Welsh Wars and was granted lands in Shropshire for his service.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named William Hixson gained recognition as a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Cambridge. He authored several works on religious philosophy and played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Sarah Hixson made her mark as a skilled midwife and herbalist in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon. Her expertise in traditional medicine and childbirth earned her a great deal of respect within the local community.
In the 18th century, a man named Thomas Hixson became a celebrated explorer and navigator. He embarked on several expeditions to the West Indies and the Caribbean, contributing to the mapping of new territories and the expansion of trade routes.
Another notable individual bearing the name Hixson was Elizabeth Hixson, a 19th-century activist and suffragette. She played a pivotal role in the women's rights movement, advocating for equal voting rights and reforms to improve the lives of women and children.
While the name Hixson is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and varied meanings have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the English language. From its humble beginnings as a descriptor of a deer farm to its association with notable figures across various fields, the name Hixson carries a fascinating legacy that continues to intrigue scholars and researchers.
People
Hixson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hixson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hixson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hixson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hixson 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Hixson a common name?
We classify Hixson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hixson most popular?
The single biggest year for Hixson was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hixson is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hixson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hixson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hixson in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Hixson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hixson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hixson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Hixson as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Hixson, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.