Nixon
Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nixon: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.
Nixon began as an English surname meaning “son of Nick,” with Nick a short form of Nicholas, itself from the Greek *Nikolaos*—“victory of the people.” The name’s most famous bearer is Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, whose political career left a deep mark on modern history. Several towns in the United States and Canada carry the name Nixon, though none are directly named after the president. In Scotland, Nixon has been used as a first name only sparingly, but it fits the enduring trend of surnames becoming given names, much like Jackson or Carter. Its strong, two-syllable sound and the “victory” meaning give it a bold, straightforward appeal for parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20164 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #5954 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y