Basel
Meaningbrave · Arabic
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,457 in 1914
11 babies were named Basel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Basel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Basel, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Basel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBasel first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #2,457.
- TrendBasel has climbed 308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Basel means “brave”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Basel
Basel is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “brave”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-sel”. US birth records list Basel for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 57 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,457 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.1 | 141,509 boys |
| 1920s | 5.5 | 182,149 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1980s | 1.2 | 854,701 boys |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 208,768 boys |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 164,474 boys |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 150,376 boys |
Other spellings of Basel
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Basel
What does the name Basel mean?
Basel means “brave” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Basel?
Basel has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Basel a boy or girl name?
Basel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Basel?
Basel ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#2,457).