Basil as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Basil?

We estimate that there are 5,836 people named Basil who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Basil is the 1,406th most common for men, and the 3,268th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Basil?

The average person named Basil is 43.91 years old.

Is Basil a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

115 people named Basil were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 1,835th most popular name for boys, and the 3,258th most popular overall.

The popularity of Basil peaked in 1897, when it was the 321st most popular name for baby boys.

Is Basil a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Basil is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Basil. 95.1% of people named Basil are male, while 4.9% are female.

Popularity of Basil in England

In 2020, Basil was the in England and Wales.