Phoenix
5 countries#329 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Phoenix was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
40,635 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #329 · peaked in 2020 with 2,650 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,762 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #374 · peaked in 2020 with 443 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,462 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #164 · peaked in 2020 with 415 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
231 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2022 with 28 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
69 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 2017 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
56 births recorded 2008–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2018 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Phoenix’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #422 | — |
| 2007 | #418 | ↑4 |
| 2008 | #397 | ↑21 |
| 2009 | #367 | ↑30 |
| 2010 | #375 | ↓8 |
| 2011 | #388 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #380 | ↑8 |
| 2013 | #380 | — |
| 2014 | #353 | ↑27 |
| 2015 | #307 | ↑46 |
| 2016 | #292 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #267 | ↑25 |
| 2018 | #252 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #256 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #236 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #247 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #260 | ↓13 |
| 2023 | #269 | ↓9 |
| 2024 | #275 | ↓6 |
| 2025 | #329 | ↓54 |
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix
Is Phoenix a popular name?
Yes — Phoenix currently ranks #329 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Phoenix more common for boys or girls?
Phoenix is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Phoenix most popular?
Phoenix peaked in 2020 in United States, with 2,650 recorded births that year.
Is Phoenix rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Phoenix’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4136 in 1968 to #329 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Phoenix?
At least 45,453 babies have been recorded with the name Phoenix across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Phoenix popular in more than one country?
Yes — Phoenix appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Phoenix?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Phoenix include Dariel, Kaden, Josue, Cruz.
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