United States name statistics
Phoenix in United States
Estimated bearers
39,938
Country rank
#1026
Per 100k
12
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.
Male 60.5%Female 39.5%
Phoenix popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Phoenix, 1968 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1968: 5
- 1970: 5
- 1975: 14
- 1976: 17
- 1977: 18
- 1978: 27
- 1979: 33
- 1980: 18
- 1981: 10
- 1982: 13
- 1983: 15
- 1984: 11
- 1985: 10
- 1986: 9
- 1987: 9
- 1988: 30
- 1989: 55
- 1990: 66
- 1991: 58
- 1992: 69
- 1993: 94
- 1994: 202
- 1995: 231
- 1996: 214
- 1997: 256
- 1998: 269
- 1999: 277
- 2000: 317
- 2001: 457
- 2002: 471
- 2003: 635
- 2004: 698
- 2005: 814
- 2006: 1,011
- 2007: 1,105
- 2008: 1,169
- 2009: 1,229
- 2010: 1,202
- 2011: 1,175
- 2012: 1,309
- 2013: 1,410
- 2014: 1,551
- 2015: 1,863
- 2016: 1,967
- 2017: 2,210
- 2018: 2,364
- 2019: 2,449
- 2020: 2,650
- 2021: 2,484
- 2022: 2,355
- 2023: 2,130
- 2024: 1,981
- 2025: 1,594
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Phoenix in United States?
An estimated 39,938 people in United States are named Phoenix. That works out to 1 in 8,310 residents.
Is Phoenix a common name in United States?
Phoenix ranks #1026 among first names in United States.