Name Legacy

Basil

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Basil was most popular in 1924, when 281 American babies were given the name — ranking #758 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,600, with 97 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 13,538 people named Basil.

Most popular in1924
Rank that year#758
Births that year281
Total since 188013,538

Basil over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Basil’s peak in 1924. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org