Unisex · #4,958 in 2026

Pheonix

Current Rank
#4,958
Peak Rank
#3,305 (2019)
Total Babies
598
5-Yr Trend
-2%
👧 Girl peak #4,469 (465 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,305 (598 total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#3305
Peak Rank
598
Total Count
33
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1995
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#4469
Peak Rank
465
Total Count
31
Years Active

The Story of Pheonix

As a girl name

Pheonix first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1995, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 31 Pheonixs were born — ranking #4,469 that year. As of 2026, Pheonix ranks #6,674 for girls with 17 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 465 Pheonixs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Pheonix first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 34 Pheonixs were born — ranking #3,345 that year. As of 2026, Pheonix ranks #4,958 for boys with 20 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 598 Pheonixs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Pheonix

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pheonix is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pheonix

What does the name Pheonix mean?
Pheonix is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Pheonix in 2026?
In 2026, Pheonix ranks #4,958 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.
When was Pheonix most popular?
Pheonix reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #3,305 that year with 34 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Pheonix most popular?
Pheonix has historically been most popular in Indiana, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Pheonix.
Is Pheonix a unisex name?
Yes — Pheonix is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 44% of Pheonixs assigned female and 56% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Pheonix?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pheonix include Esteven, Tayvin, Shamarion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Pheonix

Pheonix is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 598 births in the dataset. Pheonix's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #3,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Pheonix's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.