Phoenix

Unisex

Phoenix has been given to 40,635 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2020 and currently ranks #534 for girls and #329 for boys (2025).

Meaning & origin /ˈfiːnɪks/

From Latin phoenīx, Phoenīx, from Ancient Greek φοῖνῐξ (phoînĭx), Φοῖνῐξ (Phoînĭx).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

40,635

Peak year

2020 (2,650 babies)

Rank in 2025

#534 for girls · #329 for boys

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▼ -14%

Gender split

40% girls / 60% boys

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