Phoenix Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Phoenix is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Phoenix has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Phoenix' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8406th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2042nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 510th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 278th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6188th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2999th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 876th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 366th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Phoenix' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Phoenix"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Phoenix"

"Phoenix" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8406th of 10718 15
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2042nd of 16616 532
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 510th of 24088 7,849
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 278th of 23106 15,124
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6188th of 19264 122
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2999th of 27321 564
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 876th of 35406 4,543
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 366th of 30306 10,251

Regional Popularity of "Phoenix" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1517th/1517
100.00%
2131st/2131
100.00%
1983rd/1983
100.00%
1666th/1666
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
463rd/463
100.00%
604th/604
100.00%
559th/559
100.00%
466th/466
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
262nd/262
100.00%
347th/347
100.00%
281st/281
100.00%
291st/291

Regional Popularity of "Phoenix" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 100.00%
3712th/3712
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
2576th/2576
100.00%
3326th/3326
100.00%
3757th/3757
100.00%
2576th/2576
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
784th/784
100.00%
1009th/1009
100.00%
919th/919
100.00%
943rd/943
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
354th/354
100.00%
424th/424
100.00%
339th/339
100.00%
432nd/432

State-by-State Popularity of "Phoenix"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Phoenix" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.