Phoenyx
A gender-neutral name of mythological origin symbolizing rebirth and renewal.
Name Census estimates that about 1,041 living Americans carry the first name Phoenyx. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Phoenyx today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Phoenyx births was 2020 (104 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Phoenyx. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Phoenyx with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Phoenyx is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 329,255 Americans
Peak year
2020
104 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,258
Tracked since 1999
Census
Phoenyx in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 586 people with the first name Phoenyx, which placed it at #18,401 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,401
National first-name rank
People counted
586
586 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
51.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Phoenyx
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Phoenyx is White at 51.5%. The next largest groups are Black (18.8%) and Hispanic (14.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Phoenyx described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Phoenyx at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White51.5% · 302
- Black or African American18.8% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino14.3% · 84
- Two or more races12.8% · 75
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 4
Gender
Gender distribution for Phoenyx
Phoenyx is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,049 total registrations, 362 (34.5%) were male and 687 (65.5%) were female.
Phoenyx as a male name
- Ranked #4,987 in 2024
- 20 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (40 births)
Phoenyx as a female name
- Ranked #4,258 in 2024
- 34 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (64 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Phoenyx on both sides of the split. Of the 584 people counted with this name, 191 were male (32.7%) and 393 were female (67.3%).
Popularity
Phoenyx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Phoenyx from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 534 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Phoenyx remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Phoenyx by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Phoenyx during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Phoenyx' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Phoenyx, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Phoenyx
The given name Phoenyx is derived from the ancient Greek word "phoinix," which means "purple-red" or "crimson." This word was used to describe the vibrant color of the legendary bird, the phoenix, which played a significant role in Greek mythology. The phoenix was a mythical creature associated with fire and rebirth, believed to cyclically regenerate itself from its own ashes.
The name Phoenyx has its roots in antiquity, with the earliest recorded use dating back to the 5th century BCE. It was mentioned in various Greek texts, including the works of Herodotus and Plato, who referenced the phoenix as a symbol of immortality and renewal. The name was also associated with the ancient Egyptian city of Heliopolis, known as the "City of the Sun," where the cult of the phoenix was particularly prominent.
Throughout history, the name Phoenyx has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded was Phoenyx of Colophon, a Greek lyric poet who lived in the 7th century BCE. Another famous bearer was Phoenyx of Tenedos, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 3rd century BCE and made significant contributions to the study of optics.
In the medieval period, the name Phoenyx appeared in various literary works, including the 12th-century French poem "Le Roman de la Rose," where it was used as a symbolic representation of rebirth and renewal. During the Renaissance, the name gained popularity among scholars and poets who were fascinated by classical mythology and symbolism.
One of the most renowned individuals named Phoenyx was Phoenyx Theodorus, a Dutch humanist and philosopher born in 1499. He was known for his writings on ethics and his advocacy for religious tolerance. Another notable figure was Phoenyx Bartolomé, a Spanish explorer and cartographer from the 16th century, who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe.
In the 19th century, the name Phoenyx resurfaced in literature and art, often used as a symbolic representation of resilience and transformation. One such example was Phoenyx Müller, a German painter and illustrator born in 1822, whose works depicted mythological themes.
While the name Phoenyx has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, likely due to its unique and symbolic nature. However, its association with the mythical phoenix and its connotations of rebirth and renewal have endured, making it a distinctive and meaningful choice for those drawn to its rich cultural heritage.
People
Phoenyx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Phoenyx as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Phoenyx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Phoenyx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,041 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Phoenyx going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 329,255 US residents.
Is Phoenyx a common name?
We classify Phoenyx as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,049 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Phoenyx most popular?
The single biggest year for Phoenyx was 2020, when 104 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Phoenyx is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Phoenyx in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 586 people with the name Phoenyx, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,401 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Phoenyx in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Phoenyx?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Phoenyx on both sides of the split. Of the 584 people counted with this name, 191 were male (32.7%) and 393 were female (67.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Phoenyx?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Phoenyx is White at 51.5%. The next largest groups are Black (18.8%) and Hispanic (14.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Phoenyx most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Phoenyx in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.5% (302 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Phoenyx in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Phoenyx a female name?
Yes, 65.5% of people registered as Phoenyx in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Phoenyx still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Phoenyx in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Phoenyx can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Phoenyx?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Phoenyx at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.