Basil
4 countries#2020 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Basil was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,538 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2020 · peaked in 1924 with 281 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
511 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 2011 with 30 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Haute-Garonne, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
333 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
329 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2016–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Basil’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2062 | — |
| 2007 | #2257 | ↓195 |
| 2008 | #3486 | ↓1229 |
| 2009 | #2287 | ↑1199 |
| 2010 | #2579 | ↓292 |
| 2011 | #2699 | ↓120 |
| 2012 | #2632 | ↑67 |
| 2013 | #2278 | ↑354 |
| 2014 | #2705 | ↓427 |
| 2015 | #2429 | ↑276 |
| 2016 | #2228 | ↑201 |
| 2017 | #2240 | ↓12 |
| 2018 | #2065 | ↑175 |
| 2019 | #2042 | ↑23 |
| 2020 | #2323 | ↓281 |
| 2021 | #2000 | ↑323 |
| 2022 | #1826 | ↑174 |
| 2023 | #2032 | ↓206 |
| 2024 | #2012 | ↑20 |
| 2025 | #2020 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Basil
Is Basil a popular name?
Yes — Basil currently ranks #2020 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Basil more common for boys or girls?
Basil is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Basil most popular?
Basil peaked in 1924 in United States, with 281 recorded births that year.
Is Basil rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Basil’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #571 in 1880 to #2020 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Basil?
At least 14,382 babies have been recorded with the name Basil across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Basil popular in more than one country?
Yes — Basil appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Basil?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Basil include Aaryan, Dael, Deegan.
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