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UK name, mostly boys

Pheonix

Symbolic bird in Greek mythology associated with renewal and rebirth.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 53 girls.

Pheonix is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Pheonix popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 11 births.

This profile covers 96 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 95 living people in the UK are called Pheonix. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Pheonix ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 11 boys were registered as Pheonix.
  • Pheonix is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 95 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pheonix as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 64.4% of Pheonix registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

11 births

Estimated living

95

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Pheonix

In England and Wales birth records, Pheonix has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 64.4% of registrations are for boys and 35.6% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

64% boys
36% girls
Boys96 (64.4%)Girls53 (35.6%)

Pheonix registered for boys

  • Ranked #5,119 in 2024
  • 3 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2022 (11 births)

Pheonix registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,687 in 2023
  • 3 girls registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2006 (6 births)

Meaning

What does Pheonix mean?

The name Pheonix is derived from the mythical bird known as the Phoenix, which originated in ancient Greek folklore. The Phoenix was a sacred creature associated with the sun, cyclical renewal, and resurrection. It was believed to live for several centuries before spontaneously combusting and rising from its own ashes to begin a new life cycle.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Pheonix can be traced back to ancient Greek literature, where the mythical bird was referenced in works by authors such as Herodotus and Ovid. It also appeared in various ancient Egyptian and Arabian texts, reflecting the widespread fascination with this legendary creature across different cultures.

In the 16th century, during the Renaissance period, the name Pheonix gained popularity as a symbol of rebirth and immortality. This was reflected in the works of writers and poets of the time, who often used the imagery of the Phoenix to convey themes of transformation and hope.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Pheonix was Pheonix of Colophon, a Greek poet who lived around the 5th century BCE. He was renowned for his elegiac poetry and his contributions to the development of the Greek literary tradition.

In the 17th century, Pheonix Litolff (1617-1687) was a German composer and organist known for his contributions to the development of the North German Baroque organ tradition. His works were influential in shaping the styles of later composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach.

During the 19th century, Pheonix Remington (1816-1892) was an American industrialist and inventor. He is best known for founding the Remington Arms Company, which produced firearms and other products that played a significant role in the development of the American West.

In the 20th century, Pheonix Picott (1904-1950) was a French-Canadian poet and novelist. Her works explored themes of identity, love, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and a place among the notable writers of her time.

Another notable figure with the name Pheonix was Pheonix Browne (1932-2009), an American actress and singer. She had a successful career on Broadway and in film, earning praise for her performances in productions such as "The Wiz" and "Dreamgirls."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Pheonix over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Pheonix in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Pheonix, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
036811200020122024

Decades

Pheonix by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pheonix was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3331 32 5
2010s #3212 50 9
2000s #3236 14 3

Related

Names similar to Pheonix

FAQ

Pheonix: questions and answers

How popular is the name Pheonix in the UK right now?

In 2024, Pheonix was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Pheonix most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 11 babies registered as Pheonix in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Pheonix?

Symbolic bird in Greek mythology associated with renewal and rebirth.

How many people are called Pheonix in the UK?

A total of 96 babies have been registered as Pheonix across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.