In the first decade of the 21st century Nixon was especially popular as a boys' first name in Utah. It is one of the few names common in that state where its popularity did NOT predict a big increase in use all over the USA a decade or so later.
I actually know a (black) kid named Nixon. Unsurprisingly, he has very right-wing views. I’m just surprised any self-respecting black person would actually want to name their child after Richard Nixon. Yikes. Objectively without that association and just the meaning itself Nixon is a fine name. I like Nix.
Since my husband's name is Nicolas, I thought the meaning of this name being son of Nicholas was really neat. Definitely a middle name contender, I do think as a name in general most people do think of the President with this name.
37th president o' the United States.
Don't know if last names count, still new to the site.