Phoenix
Phoenix is a unisex name that ranked #275 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1968. Its best recorded rank was #238 in 2020.
Latest rank
#275
Peak rank
#238
Reached in 2020
Total recorded usage
29,977
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1968
What To Know About Phoenix
Phoenix sits comfortably in the current US rankings, suggesting durable rather than trend-driven appeal. Its Greek heritage gives it a grounded quality that works across different naming styles.
Phoenix is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Phoenix appearing in official records as far back as 1968, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #238 in 2020, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: FEE-niks
Origin: Greek
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.