Basil
boy name#2020 in 2025Basil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #321 in 1897, ranks #2020 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2020
rank today
#321
peak (1897)
74
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #542 |
| 1890s | #387 |
| 1900s | #367 |
| 1910s | #363 |
| 1920s | #380 |
| 1930s | #433 |
| 1940s | #559 |
| 1950s | #699 |
| 1960s | #816 |
| 1970s | #1118 |
| 1980s | #1297 |
| 1990s | #1488 |
| 2000s | #2262 |
| 2010s | #2390 |
| 2020s | #2036 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Basil has been most popular in CA, PA, TX.
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Basil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Basil alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Basil in 2025?
- Basil ranks #2020 among US boy names in 2025, with 74 babies given the name.
- When was the name Basil most popular?
- Basil peaked in 1897, reaching #321 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Basil with classmates?
- Basil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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