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How Many People Are Named Phoenix?
Estimated people named Phoenix living in the U.S. today
38,533
Gender distribution
60% male · 40% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 39,000
- Peak year: 2020 (2,648 births)
- Estimated living today: 38,533
Phoenix by age group — who carries the name today?
Phoenix popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Phoenix
Phoenix has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 39,000 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 38,533 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 8,870 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Phoenixs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Phoenix in the US?
An estimated 38,533 people named Phoenix are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Phoenix rare — about 1 in 8,870 Americans.
Is Phoenix a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Phoenix is 60% male and 40% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Phoenix most popular?
Phoenix peaked in 2020, when 2,648 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Phoenix?
Phoenix ranks #1,066 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).