Pheonix
Every Pheonix since 1994 — 1,012 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pheonix
Pheonix is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,072 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,012 American babies have been named Pheonix — about 57% boys and 43% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 59 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 Pheonix stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pheonix 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 | 7 | #12,872 | 15 | #6,072 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,867 | 17 | #5,598 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,385 | 24 | #4,432 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,558 | 28 | #3,966 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,553 | 17 | #5,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,572 | 22 | #4,512 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,129 | 34 | #3,409 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,342 | 21 | #4,703 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,359 | 17 | #5,461 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,936 | 12 | #7,035 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,832 | 13 | #6,594 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,002 | 19 | #5,010 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,483 | 14 | #6,163 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,081 | 17 | #5,433 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,345 | 24 | #4,185 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,804 | 33 | #3,360 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,980 | 30 | #3,612 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,661 | 28 | #3,809 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,416 | 20 | #4,759 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,142 | 32 | #3,364 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,954 | 18 | #4,784 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,128 | 18 | #4,736 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,745 | 11 | #6,610 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,282 | 15 | #5,080 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,922 | 9 | #7,363 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,067 | 12 | #5,823 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,397 | 11 | #5,411 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pheonix in 2025?
Pheonix ranked #6,072 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pheonix?
1,012 babies have been named Pheonix in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pheonix most popular?
Pheonix peaked in 2022, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Pheonix a boy or girl name?
Pheonix is used for both: about 43% of babies named Pheonix have been girls and 57% boys.
Is the name Pheonix rising or falling?
Pheonix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.