Fenix
Every Fenix since 2000 — 1,428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fenix
Fenix is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,013 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 1,428 American babies have been named Fenix — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Fenix stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fenix year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,629 | 75 | #2,013 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,741 | 74 | #2,047 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,616 | 76 | #2,005 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,063 | 76 | #2,009 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,491 | 75 | #1,988 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,333 | 63 | #2,194 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,766 | 70 | #2,068 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,209 | 69 | #2,070 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,422 | 67 | #2,076 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,627 | 50 | #2,528 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,468 | 44 | #2,732 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,217 | 36 | #3,108 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,243 | 43 | #2,730 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,687 | 47 | #2,609 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,640 | 44 | #2,716 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,417 | 42 | #2,839 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,592 | 42 | #2,861 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,865 | 35 | #3,243 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,408 | 28 | #3,722 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,760 | 15 | #5,608 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,118 | 13 | #5,981 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,754 | 12 | #6,255 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,860 | 5 | #11,452 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,290 | 7 | #8,751 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,960 | 9 | #7,099 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,484 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fenix in 2025?
Fenix ranked #2,013 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fenix?
1,428 babies have been named Fenix in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fenix most popular?
Fenix peaked in 2023, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Fenix a boy or girl name?
Fenix is used for both: about 21% of babies named Fenix have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Fenix rising or falling?
Fenix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.