Phoenix: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FEE-niks · 2 syllables
From Latin phoenix, Phoenix, from Ancient Greek (phoinix), (Phoinix).
- Origin
- Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- FEE-niks
- US rank (2025)
- #329
- US babies a year
- about 2,109 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Phoenix?
Phoenix was the #329 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,594 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #329 |
| England & Wales | #164 |
| Scotland | #221 |
| Northern Ireland | #270 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| Canada | #387 |
| Australia | #186 |
How old are people named Phoenix?
Half of US adults named Phoenix are older than 22; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Phoenix
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Nature gender-neutral names
- Greek gender-neutral names
- Latin gender-neutral names
Questions about Phoenix
How do you pronounce Phoenix?
Phoenix is pronounced FEE-niks.
How popular is the name Phoenix?
Phoenix was the #329 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,594 babies. It’s rising: up 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Phoenix?
Half of US adults named Phoenix are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 34.