Phoenix
Every Phoenix since 1968 — 40,635 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phoenix
Phoenix is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #329 in 2025 with 1,027 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 40,635 American babies have been named Phoenix — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 2,650 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 Phoenix stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phoenix 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 | 567 | #534 | 1,027 | #329 |
| 2024 | 746 | #419 | 1,235 | #275 |
| 2023 | 871 | #349 | 1,259 | #269 |
| 2022 | 1,013 | #317 | 1,342 | #260 |
| 2021 | 1,038 | #311 | 1,446 | #247 |
| 2020 | 1,116 | #285 | 1,534 | #236 |
| 2019 | 1,027 | #313 | 1,422 | #256 |
| 2018 | 908 | #350 | 1,456 | #252 |
| 2017 | 861 | #362 | 1,349 | #267 |
| 2016 | 730 | #440 | 1,237 | #293 |
| 2015 | 700 | #453 | 1,163 | #307 |
| 2014 | 637 | #491 | 914 | #354 |
| 2013 | 620 | #486 | 790 | #380 |
| 2012 | 514 | #572 | 795 | #380 |
| 2011 | 444 | #645 | 731 | #388 |
| 2010 | 436 | #666 | 766 | #376 |
| 2009 | 403 | #719 | 826 | #367 |
| 2008 | 425 | #706 | 744 | #397 |
| 2007 | 410 | #714 | 695 | #419 |
| 2006 | 336 | #812 | 675 | #422 |
| 2005 | 287 | #882 | 527 | #477 |
| 2004 | 280 | #880 | 418 | #552 |
| 2003 | 237 | #981 | 398 | #563 |
| 2002 | 150 | #1,306 | 321 | #617 |
| 2001 | 155 | #1,275 | 302 | #629 |
| 2000 | 137 | #1,367 | 180 | #878 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,573 | 134 | #963 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,838 | 25 | #2,678 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,810 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,263 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,308 | 5 | #6,079 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,938 | — | — |
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Famous people named Phoenix
- Phoenix Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Phoenix in 2025?
Phoenix ranked #329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,027 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Phoenix?
40,635 babies have been named Phoenix in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phoenix most popular?
Phoenix peaked in 2020, when 2,650 newborns received the name.
Is Phoenix a boy or girl name?
Phoenix is used for both: about 40% of babies named Phoenix have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Phoenix rising or falling?
Phoenix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Phoenix?
Well-known people named Phoenix include Phoenix (politician).