Total births
1,124
Unisex name · since 2000
Fenix
Since 2000, U.S. Social Security records show 1,124 babies named Fenix, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2053
- among boys today
- 1,124
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Fenix currently ranks #2053 among unisex names in America, with 1,124 babies recorded since 2000.
Social Security Administration records show Fenix recorded 1,124 times among boys since 2000, holding rank #2053 nationally today, ahead of 86% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2025.
- #2053 among boys today
- 1,124 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Fenix is currently the #2053 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 1,124 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2053
- among boys today
- 1,124
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Fenix vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2053
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Fenix was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
76 babies were named Fenix in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Fenix compares
1,124 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Fenix's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fenix | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,124 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fenix's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Fenix's full recorded timeline at 2013, 73% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 27% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 76 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Fenix at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,053
Active since
2000
Fenix popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Fenix popularity over time - girls
304 total births recorded since 2001 (Fenix as girls' name)
Fenix by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Fenix's strongest decade.
512 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Fenix births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 173
2000s
173 births
- 2010s
2010s
512 births
- 2020s
2020s
439 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 512 births (46% of all-time use).
How Fenix compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Fenix's total volume
Fenix vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fenix by state
Where Fenix concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 137 | 12.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 106 | 9.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 28 | 2.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Fenix's total US births 12.2%
Even split
137 of 1,124 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fenix? ▼
1,124 babies have been named Fenix since 2000. It currently ranks #2053 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 76 births.
When was Fenix most popular? ▼
Fenix was most popular in the 2010s decade with 512 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Fenix most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fenix are California (137 births), Texas (106 births), Florida (28 births).
Is Fenix a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Fenix is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,124 births, and as a girl's name it has 304 births.
How long has the name Fenix been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Fenix since 2000 -- 26 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Fenix? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fenton, Fenris, Fennec, Fenrir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fenix's data
- Fenix's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (512 total births) through the 2020s (439) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Fenixs (137 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fenix
Nearby Names Like Fenix
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fenix
Fenton Boy
#7272 2,046 births
Fenris Boy
#9660 158 births
Fennec Boy
#7200 139 births
Fenrir Boy
#5642 125 births
Fender Boy
86 births
Compare Fenix side by side: Fenix vs Fenton Fenix vs Fenris Fenix vs Fennec
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fenix
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fenix: #2053 Unisex Name - 1,124 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fenix. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fenix draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.