Phenix
Meaningphoenix · English form of Phoenix
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,757 in 2025
29 babies were named Phenix in the US in 2025. It has climbed 669 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Phenix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Phenix, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Phenix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPhenix first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearPhenix is at its all-time high right now: #3,757 in 2025.
- Then vs nowPhenix is 6.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 58,824.
- TrendPhenix has climbed 669 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlPhenix is given to both boys and girls: 67% of the 43 babies named Phenix in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningPhenix is an English form of Phoenix, which means “phoenix”.
About the name Phenix
Phenix is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “phoenix”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-nix”. US birth records list Phenix for boys from 1994 to 2025, in 29 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,757 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.7 | 606,061 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 91,324 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,265 boys |
Other spellings of Phenix
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Phenix
What does the name Phenix mean?
Phenix means “phoenix” in English, as a form of Phoenix.
What is the origin of the name Phenix?
Phenix has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Phenix a boy or girl name?
Phenix is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Phenix?
Phenix ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,757).