Masculine dossier · first seen 1968
Phoenix
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2020
Peak births
1,534
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1968Peak 20202025
Quick answers about Phoenix
How many people are named Phoenix?
An estimated 24,328 living Americans are named Phoenix.
How rare is Phoenix?
Phoenix is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,027 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 33.1% from its 2020 peak.
How old is the typical Phoenix?
The median age of a living American named Phoenix is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 16 years old.
Is Phoenix still popular?
Yes. Phoenix is holding steady, with 1,027 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Phoenix most common?
Phoenix has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appeared 2.9× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2020
Decline from peak
33.1%
2025
1,027
All-time
24,571
Diaspora map
Phoenix broke out in Michigan and Washington (2004) and became over-represented in 21 states over 20 years.
Broke out: Michigan and Washington, 2004 · over-represented in 21 states over 20 years