Phoenix
Phoenix first appears in US records in 1968. It peaked in 2020, when 1,534 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,027.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Phoenix popular?
Rising Phoenix has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 7,843 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,623 | |
| 2000s | 5,086 | |
| 1990s | 972 | |
| 1980s | 32 | |
| 1970s | 10 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Phoenix mean?
From Greek 'phoinix', the mythical bird that is consumed by fire and reborn from its own ashes. The fire link is through the rebirth-by-fire myth rather than a literal word for fire.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phoenix mean?
Phoenix means Firebird reborn from flame. From Greek 'phoinix', the mythical bird that is consumed by fire and reborn from its own ashes. The fire link is through the rebirth-by-fire myth rather than a literal word for fire.
What is the origin of the name Phoenix?
Phoenix is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Phoenix?
Phoenix is pronounced “FEE-niks.”
Is Phoenix a boy or a girl name?
Phoenix is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Phoenix a popular name right now?
Phoenix has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Phoenix?
In 2025, Phoenix ranked #329 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Phoenix most popular?
Phoenix was most popular in 2020, when about 1,534 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Phoenix?
Names similar to Phoenix include Aster, Kyrie, Lotus, Theo.
What names go well with Phoenix?
greek names that pair well with Phoenix include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.