Basel
boy name#7194 in 2025Basel entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2457 in 1914, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#7194
rank today
#2457
peak (1914)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3124 |
| 1920s | #3360 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3425 |
| 1970s | #4190 |
| 1980s | #5385 |
| 1990s | #6068 |
| 2000s | #6536 |
| 2010s | #6766 |
| 2020s | #7085 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Basel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Basel alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Basel in 2025?
- Basel ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Basel most popular?
- Basel peaked in 1914, reaching #2457 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Basel with classmates?
- Basel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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