Roxi
A feminine name of English origin meaning "bright-haired beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 420 living Americans carry the first name Roxi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roxi today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roxi births was 2010 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roxi. 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.
People living today
420
~ 1 in 816,082 Americans
Peak year
2010
26 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,156
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Roxi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roxi from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 148 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roxi 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 Roxi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roxis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Roxi
The name Roxi is derived from the Greek name Roxana, which itself is a variation of the Persian name Roshanak, meaning "little star" or "bright." The name Roxana was first recorded in the 4th century BC and was borne by the wife of Alexander the Great. Roxana was a Princess of Bactria and bore Alexander a son, who later became king.
In ancient Greece, the name Roxana was also associated with the goddess of the dawn, Eos. The name was believed to symbolize the radiance and beauty of the rising sun, lending it an aura of femininity and grace.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Roxi dates back to the 16th century in England, where it was likely a diminutive form of Roxana. It was a relatively uncommon name during this time but gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Roxi was Roxi Bolton (1821-1900), an American actress and singer who performed in minstrel shows and vaudeville theaters during the mid-19th century. She was known for her comedic talents and was one of the first African American women to achieve widespread recognition on the American stage.
Another notable Roxi was Roxi Neuberger (1867-1956), a German-American artist and illustrator best known for her work in children's books and magazines. Her vibrant and imaginative illustrations captured the whimsy of childhood and were widely acclaimed in her time.
In the 20th century, Roxi Rispin (1914-1995) was a prominent American designer and inventor. She is credited with creating the first commercially successful disposable diaper, which revolutionized childcare and hygiene practices worldwide.
Roxi Bordruger (1923-2010) was a Norwegian writer and poet whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poetic style was celebrated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
Lastly, Roxi Harper (1946-2018) was a British actress and model known for her roles in several popular television series and films in the 1960s and 1970s. She was also an outspoken advocate for women's rights and equality in the entertainment industry.
People
Roxi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roxi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Roxi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roxi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 420 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roxi 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 816,082 US residents.
Is Roxi a common name?
We classify Roxi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 467 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roxi most popular?
The single biggest year for Roxi was 2010, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roxi is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roxi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roxi 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.