Basel

Boy name

Basel has been given to 552 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2000. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Basel.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

552

Peak year

2000 (21 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Basel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

13,538 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Basel.

553 babies since 1998

551 babies since 1983

554 babies since 1952

554 babies since 1974

554 babies since 1989

550 babies since 1974

555 babies since 1974

555 babies since 1988

How popular is the name Basel?

Basel has been given to 552 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Basel peak?

Basel peaked in 2000, when 21 babies were given the name.

Is Basel a girl or boy name?

Basel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Basel are boys).

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