Phenix
Every Phenix since 1994 — 870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phenix
Phenix is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,825 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 870 American babies have been named Phenix — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Phenix stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phenix year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,802 | 29 | #3,825 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,114 | 24 | #4,405 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,843 | 28 | #3,970 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,938 | 27 | #4,065 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,617 | 24 | #4,334 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,026 | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,575 | 18 | #5,297 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,722 | 19 | #5,058 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,184 | 26 | #4,076 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,298 | 23 | #4,435 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,831 | 24 | #4,260 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,391 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,421 | 26 | #3,936 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,004 | 14 | #6,225 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,482 | 18 | #5,140 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,664 | 18 | #5,191 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,492 | 15 | #6,011 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,366 | 26 | #4,004 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,433 | 9 | #8,733 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,313 | 13 | #6,370 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,959 | 16 | #5,216 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,837 | 13 | #6,055 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,727 | 10 | #7,105 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,872 | 13 | #5,647 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,334 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,552 | 5 | #11,699 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,826 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Phenix in 2025?
Phenix ranked #3,825 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phenix?
870 babies have been named Phenix in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phenix most popular?
Phenix peaked in 2023, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Phenix a boy or girl name?
Phenix is used for both: about 41% of babies named Phenix have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Phenix rising or falling?
Phenix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.