Basil
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning royal, kingly.
Babies a year
26
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1124
26 babies
In 2025, 26 babies in England and Wales were named Basil. In the US, 82 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 281 in 1924.
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