Total births
510
Unisex name · since 1994
Phenix
510 babies named Phenix in U.S. Social Security records since 1994, with the highest year being 2025. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4391
- among boys today
- 510
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Phenix currently ranks #4391 among unisex names in America, with 510 babies recorded since 1994.
Phenix has 510 recorded births among boys since 1994, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4391 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #4391 among boys today
- 510 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Phenix is currently the #4391 unisex name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 510 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4391
- among boys today
- 510
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Phenix vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4391
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Phenix was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
29 babies were named Phenix in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Phenix compares
510 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Phenix's all-time total is 39% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Phenix | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 510 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Phenix's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Phenix's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Phenix at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,391
Active since
1994
Phenix popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Phenix popularity over time - girls
360 total births recorded since 1998 (Phenix as girls' name)
Phenix by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Phenix's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Phenix births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
131 births
- 2010s
2010s
206 births
- 2020s
2020s
154 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 206 births (40% of all-time use).
How Phenix 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 Phenix's total volume
Phenix vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Phenix by state
Where Phenix concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Phenix's total US births 1.2%
Even split
6 of 510 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phenix? ▼
510 babies have been named Phenix since 1994. It currently ranks #4391 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 29 births.
When was Phenix most popular? ▼
Phenix was most popular in the 2010s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Phenix most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Phenix are California (6 births), Texas (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Phenix a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Phenix is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 510 births, and as a girl's name it has 360 births.
How long has the name Phenix been used? ▼
Records for Phenix go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Phenix? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phelan, Pheonix, Pheng, Phelix, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Phenix's data
- Phenix's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (206 total births) through the 2020s (154) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Phenixs (6 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 Phenix
Nearby Names Like Phenix
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phenix
Phelan Boy
#9124 581 births
Pheonix Boy
#5555 573 births
Pheng Boy
436 births
Phelix Boy
#7845 221 births
Phelps Boy
59 births
Compare Phenix side by side: Phenix vs Phelan Phenix vs Pheonix Phenix vs Pheng
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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, 1994–2025 (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. "Phenix: #4391 Unisex Name - 510 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phenix. 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 Phenix 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.