Phoenix
How to say it: FEE-niks · /ˈfinɪks/
From Greek 'phoinix' meaning 'dark red' or 'crimson'; the mythical bird reborn from its own ashes.
Phoenix was the 314th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,594 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #365 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #314 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,594 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,910 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #365 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a creation of recent decades, Phoenix has risen to its peak in the 2020s. A soft dip is forecast ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp with a breathy finish, Phoenix feels strong and creative with ties to mythology and to a place name. Orion and Atlas share its bold spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Phoenix is about 1 in 80.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #291.
Famous people named Phoenix
- Phoenix Jones (born 1988)American martial artist
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