Roxy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Roxy is a name with Latin origins, derived from 'Roxana', meaning 'dawn' or 'bright'. It has evolved through historical forms like Roxana and Roxane. The name conveys light and brightness, has no biblical relevance, and gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, Roxy is seen as a trendy and youthful name, associated with vibrancy, and is borne by various notable figures.

The name Roxy is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roxy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Roxy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4121st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4712th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2337th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2024th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1625th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4903rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5898th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2464th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2709th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roxy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roxy"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɒksi/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Roxy is derived from the Latin name 'Roxana', which means 'dawn' or 'bright'. It is often associated with the Persian word 'Roxane', meaning 'light' or 'shining'.

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Meaning

dawn, bright, light, shining

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Language Evolution

Roxana, Roxane, Roxy

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Historical Usage

Roxy gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a diminutive form of Roxana. It has been commonly used in various cultures and became fashionable in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Roxana, Roxane, Roxie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Roxy is viewed as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with vibrancy and energy.

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Famous People

Roxy Music (band), Roxy Hart (character from Chicago), Roxy Jacenko (Australian entrepreneur)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roxy"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Roxy"

"Roxy" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 6451st of 7545 11
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4121st of 6773 51
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4712th of 7552 41
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2337th of 9107 254
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2024th of 9204 315
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1625th of 12526 789
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4903rd of 19264 177
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5898th of 27321 219
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2464th of 35406 1,114
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2709th of 30306 771

Regional Popularity of "Roxy" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Roxy" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
77.37%
1723rd/2227
100.00%
2430th/2430
93.94%
2680th/2853
82.13%
2279th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 94.19%
4892nd/5194
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
85.27%
3907th/4582
64.41%
3326th/5164
35.76%
2615th/7313
21.12%
1576th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
79.92%
3184th/3984
100.00%
4487th/4487
47.99%
3274th/6822
30.13%
1891st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Roxy"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Roxy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.