Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Phoenix.
National Rank (2025)
#329
All-Time Peak Rank
#236 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
24,571
Unisex Distribution60.5% Boy / 39.5% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Phoenix Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Phoenix
According to SSA data, Phoenix achieved its highest historical rank of #236 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2020 with 1,534 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 11.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Phoenix scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-11.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,534Births in 2020
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:5
1970s:10
1980s:32
1990s:972
2000s:5,086
2010s:10,623
2020s:7,843
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPho-eix
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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