32,470births recorded
14Countries
2Variants
2009Peak · South Australia
#23Québec 2025
Phoenix is a boy name family recorded 32,470 times in 14 countries since 1968. It ranks highest today in Québec (#23 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2009, at 186.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Phoenix
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | English | 24,571 | 🇺🇸 United States | #329 | 2020 | ▶ 1 % |
| Phoenix | English | 4,023 | 🏴 England & Wales | #287 | 2020 | ▲ 31 % |
| Phoenix | English | 1,046 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #393 | 2015 | ▼ 13 % |
| Phoenix | English | 430 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #279 | 2006 | ▲ 6 % |
| Phoenix | English | 409 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 2018 | – |
| Phoenix | English | 362 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #399 | 2017 | ▼ 41 % |
| Phoenyx | English | 382 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4857 | 2020 | ▲ 30 % |
How we grouped these names
- Phoenix ↔ Phoenyx — spelling variant
Questions about Phoenix
How popular is the name Phoenix?
In 2025 it ranked #23 in Québec. Official registers record 32,470 births across 14 countries.
What is Phoenix in other languages?
Phoenyx (English).
When was Phoenix most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2009, at 186.1 births per 100,000.
Is Phoenix a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Phoenix is a boy name.