Phoenix
Girl name · #534 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
Phoenix ranks #534 among American girls' names as of 2025, with 567 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #453, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,175 girls born in 2025 was named Phoenix.
Babies named Phoenix per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 55-year story
Phoenix first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 1,116 girls were named Phoenix — good for #285 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Phoenix against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Phoenix in class?
Phoenix scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Phoenix will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Phoenix is most common
Geography matters for names, and Phoenix is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Phoenixs were TX (48), CA (46), FL (35), GA (34), NC (33). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Phoenix
Statistically, parents drawn to Phoenix tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Beatrix, Promise, Elliott, Avianna, and Paislee.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Phoenix | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 567 | #533 |
| 2024 | 746 | #419 |
| 2023 | 871 | #349 |
| 2022 | 1,013 | #316 |
| 2021 | 1,038 | #310 |
| 2020 | 1,116 | #285 |
| 2019 | 1,027 | #313 |
| 2018 | 908 | #350 |
| 2017 | 861 | #362 |
| 2016 | 730 | #440 |
| 2015 | 700 | #453 |
| 2014 | 637 | #491 |
| 2013 | 620 | #486 |
| 2012 | 514 | #571 |
| 2011 | 444 | #644 |
| 2010 | 436 | #665 |
| 2009 | 403 | #718 |
| 2008 | 425 | #705 |
| 2007 | 410 | #713 |
| 2006 | 336 | #812 |
| 2005 | 287 | #882 |
| 2004 | 280 | #878 |
| 2003 | 237 | #978 |
| 2002 | 150 | #1303 |
| 2001 | 155 | #1266 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Phoenix a popular girl name?
Phoenix ranked #534 among girls in 2025 with 567 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #453.
When was the name Phoenix most popular?
Phoenix peaked in 2020, when 1,116 American girls received the name (ranked #285 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Phoenix?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,175 newborn American girls was named Phoenix. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.