Phynix
Meaningdark red · English form of Phoenix
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,079 in 2011
5 babies were named Phynix in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Phynix, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Phynix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPhynix first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #8,079.
- New on the scenePhynix wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- MeaningPhynix is an English form of Phoenix, which means “dark red”.
About the name Phynix
Phynix is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “dark red”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-nix”. US birth records list Phynix for boys from 2004 to 2025, in 9 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #8,079 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8 | 550,459 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 869,565 boys |
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 Phynix
What does the name Phynix mean?
Phynix means “dark red” in English, as a form of Phoenix.
What is the origin of the name Phynix?
Phynix has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Phynix a boy or girl name?
Phynix is a boy name.
How popular is the name Phynix?
Phynix ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#8,079).