boy name
Phoenix
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#329 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Phoenix in the US, 1880–2025
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phoenix a boy or a girl name?
Phoenix is most commonly used as a boy 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.