Roxy

Q: What is the origin of Roxy?

Roxy is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Roxy?

According to the latest SSA data, Roxy is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Roxy a boy name?

Roxy is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Dawn"

Roxy is a diminutive of Roxanne, ultimately linked to Iranian and Greek transmission and sometimes glossed as dawn.

Themes:diminutiveroxannegreeknickname

Celestial Cosmic Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Roxy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Roxy did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Roxy Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Roxy.

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roxy

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roxyie

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roxyy

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roxyo

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rie

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rrie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Roxy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Roxy mean?

Roxy means "Dawn". Roxy is a diminutive of Roxanne, ultimately linked to Iranian and Greek transmission and sometimes glossed as dawn.

What is the origin of Roxy?

Roxy is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Roxy?

According to the latest SSA data, Roxy is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Roxy a boy name?

Roxy is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Roxy?

Popular nicknames for Roxy include roxy, roxyie, roxyy, roxyo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Roxy?

There are many names similar to Roxy in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English

Syllables2

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withR

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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