Basel
Every Basel since 1914 — 552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Basel
Basel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,256 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 552 American babies have been named Basel. Its peak came in 2000, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Basel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Basel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,256 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,319 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,580 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,911 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,260 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,581 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,845 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,242 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,156 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,222 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,117 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,714 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,955 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,113 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,064 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,731 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,075 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,757 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,942 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,064 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,695 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,274 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,777 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,584 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,915 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,779 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,536 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,263 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,845 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,043 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,254 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,786 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,432 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Basel in 2025?
Basel ranked #7,256 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Basel?
552 babies have been named Basel in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Basel most popular?
Basel peaked in 2000, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Basel a boy or girl name?
Basel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Basel rising or falling?
Basel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.