Infographic of Phoenix name meaning, which is Derived from the Greek phoinix, Phoenix means dark red.
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Phoenix Name Popularity

How popular is the name Phoenix? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 0 0%
1911 — 0 0%
1912 — 0 0%
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1914 — 0 0%
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1930 — 0 0%
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1932 — 0 0%
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1934 — 0 0%
1935 — 0 0%
1936 — 0 0%
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1940 — 0 0%
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1942 — 0 0%
1943 — 0 0%
1944 — 0 0%
1945 — 0 0%
1946 — 0 0%
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1950 — 0 0%
1951 — 0 0%
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1953 — 0 0%
1954 — 0 0%
1955 — 0 0%
1956 — 0 0%
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1958 — 0 0%
1959 — 0 0%
1960 — 0 0%
1961 — 0 0%
1962 — 0 0%
1963 — 0 0%
1964 — 0 0%
1965 — 0 0%
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1967 — 0 0%
1968 — 0 0%
1969 — 0 0%
1970 — 0 0%
1971 — 0 0%
1972 — 0 0%
1973 — 0 0%
1974 — 0 0%
1975 — 0 0%
1976 — 0 0%
1977 — 0 0%
1978 — 0 0%
1979 — 0 0%
1980 — 0 0%
1981 — 0 0%
1982 — 0 0%
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1984 — 0 0%
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1988 — 0 0%
1989 — 0 0%
1990 — 0 0%
1991 — 0 0%
1992 2,162 8 0.0005%
1993 1,810 14 0.0009%
1994 1,088 61 0.004%
1995 1,040 70 0.0046%
1996 1,083 63 0.0042%
1997 932 94 0.0064%
1998 989 90 0.006%
1999 974 98 0.0065%
2000 938 113 0.0074%
2001 633 253 0.0168%
2002 621 278 0.0186%
2003 572 344 0.0226%
2004 559 366 0.024%
2005 472 495 0.0324%
2006 422 641 0.0409%
2007 420 662 0.042%
2008 397 711 0.046%
2009 364 802 0.0537%
2010 374 735 0.051%
2011 391 696 0.0489%
2012 373 771 0.0541%
2013 376 762 0.0535%
2014 350 886 0.0608%
2015 304 1,140 0.0783%
2016 290 1,209 0.0839%
2017 267 1,309 0.0938%
2018 249 1,425 0.1037%
2019 256 1,383 0.1022%
2020 239 1,457 0.1145%
2021 248 1,403 0.1148%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Phoenix

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What names are variants of Phoenix?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Phoenix.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Fenix

Dark red

Greek

Phenix

Dark red

Greek

Lists With Phoenix

Find inspiration in these baby boy name lists featuring the name Phoenix.

Siblings of Phoenix

Mamas with kids named Phoenix also have kids with these names.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Phyre

Fire

American

Zephyrus

West wind

Greek

Gryphon

Hooked nose

Latin

Agnes

Pure, holy

Greek

Jewel

Plaything, delight

French

Willow

Willow tree

English

Adrien

From Hadria

Latin

Damien

To tame

French

Persephone

Bringer of destruction

Greek

Sebastien

Revered

Greek

Leverett

Young Hare

French

Iris

Rainbow

Greek

Freya

Lady

Scandinavian

Rowan

Of the rowan tree

Gaelic

Wyatt

Brave in battle

English

Briar

Shrub, Small Tree

English

Rose

Rose flower

English

Sage

Healing herb

Latin

13 Comments

  1. I love that his name is different but not totally unheard of. We were having trouble finding the perfect name, and one that we agreed on! This one just came to me one day, and surprisingly my husband and other children all loved it!

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  2. Phoenix is my first born son ? Back in 2003 when he was born, the name was almost completely unheard of – people thought we were crazy haha. He was born on November 25th, 2003 and honestly didn’t have a name until right before his birth, during my pregnancy we lived in San Diego county and Oct and beginning of Nov in 2003 where we lived was completely DESTROYED by the Cedar Fire… I sat at my home completely covered in ash, almost 9 months pregnant, sobbing as we started to prepare for immediate evacuation orders. Thank the lord, the firefighters were able to contain the fire at the bottom of the hills before it completely engulfed the valley we lived in! That evening we were watching the news and one of the reporters said “San Diego county is a Phoenix, we will rise from the ashes and rebuild our lives” – his father and I looked at each other and immediately decided on a name (something we hadn’t been able to do for almost 9 months ?)… Phoenix Ashton! He wasn’t very fond of his name growing up haha, he was often mistakenly called Felix by teachers and of course teased about being named after a city by his peers but he’ll be 18 next month and he’s totally embraced his name and the truly emotional meaning of how it came to be.

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  3. It took my husband and I a very long time to decide on a boys name. In fact we didn’t even have a boy name picked out for our first child in 2015 [we didnt find out gender]. We wanted a name that was strong and unique that went well with our daughters name. We also had a unique middle name to work with aftermy uncle Casmir.

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  4. My second son was named Phoenix after my first son passed at two days old. It was a tribute to him rising from the ashes with new life and hope after pure grief. My Phoenix is a fiery yet loving soul so it is very fitting ? he has brought new hope and meaning to my life ?

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  5. Meaning Rise from the ashes …which translates into a new beginning.

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  6. Me and my husband wanted a unique name and not a common name

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  7. When I got pregnant with Phoenix it was totally unexpected! My youngest a baby, Jaxon, was only eight months old. I had been through a lot within the past year. Lots of heartbreak, lots of loss, and lots of sadness. I chose Phoenix, because like the bird, I Rose from my ashes. Phoenix came to me at a time in my life when I was so broken. and I chose Javier as a middle name because that’s his father’s middle name.

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  8. When I got pregnant with Phoenix it was totally unexpected! My youngest a baby, Jaxon, was only eight months old. I had been through a lot within the past year. Lots of heartbreak, lots of loss, and lots of sadness. I chose Phoenix, because like the bird, I Rose from my ashes. Phoenix came to me at a time in my life when I was so broken. and I chose have you had because that’s his father’s middle name.

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  9. Our Phoenix rising, helping new times of harmony

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  10. My son didn’t make it so the name was a comforting gift I could give him.

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  11. Couldn’t agree on a name, dad wanted Phelix, I wanted Dominic. Dad finally said, “what about Phoenix?” I said why not. So after his dad came up with the first name, I demanded his middle name be Cooper.
    I like the name Phoenix not just because you dont hear it too often, but because of the bird. After it dies and “cremated” itself it rises from it’s own ashes and is reborn. My baby will live on forever. Lol

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  12. Phoenix is my first born. It was my Auntie Honey that helped come up with his name. Phoenix came early @ 33 weeks and so I didn’t have a name picked out yet. In the hospital my Auntie comes to visit me. She takes one look at him and says to me. He is a Phoenix ! I was going through names but my mind kept going back to Phoenix. I decided upon Phoenix James . It was Phoenix who has helped me become the mother I am today. Phoenix is my Courage.

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  13. I always loved the name Phoenix for a boy. It’s such a strong name and I wanted to give my baby a strong start in this world.

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