How old is someone named Phoenix?
The average Phoenix is 11 years old.
Half of all living Phoenixes are between 5 and 16.
When was Phoenix popular?
Phoenix is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2020. 1,594 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 114 | 110 |
| 1980s | 180 | 170 |
| 1990s | 1,736 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 7,906 | 7,800 |
| 2010s | 17,500 | 17,000 |
| 2020s | 13,194 | 13,000 |
How many Phoenixes are still alive?
About 40,000 Phoenixes are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 41,000 babies named Phoenix since 1968.
Nearly every Phoenix ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Phoenix?
About two in three living Phoenixes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 67%
Is Phoenix an old name?
No. Phoenix is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Phoenix will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Phoenix a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Phoenixes are women and 60% are men.
The women average 12 and the men 11.
Names the same age as Phoenix
NAME TWIN
Phoenix's name twin is Karsyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Karsyn's age curve is the closest match to Phoenix's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Phoenix
How old is the average Phoenix?
The average Phoenix in the US is 11 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Phoenix?
About 40,000 Phoenixes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 41,000 babies given the name since 1968.
When was the name Phoenix most popular?
In 2020, when about 2,700 baby boys were named Phoenix.
Is Phoenix a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 67% of living Phoenixes are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Phoenix a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Phoenixes are women and 60% are men. The women average 12 and the men 11.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this