Phoenixx
A modern variant of "Phoenix", representing rising from the ashes, renewal.
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Phoenixx. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 58.1% of registrations being male. The average person named Phoenixx today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Phoenixx births was 2021 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Phoenixx. 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.
People living today
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
2021
20 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,625
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Phoenixx
Phoenixx is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 129 total registrations, 75 (58.1%) were male and 54 (41.9%) were female.
Phoenixx as a male name
- Ranked #9,625 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (12 births)
Phoenixx as a female name
- Ranked #17,040 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (10 births)
Popularity
Phoenixx: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Phoenixx from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 74 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Phoenixx 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 Phoenixx during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Phoenixx
The name Phoenixx is a modern invention, likely inspired by the mythical bird, the phoenix, which is a symbol of rebirth and renewal in various ancient cultures. It is not derived from any specific language or culture but rather a creative interpretation of the traditional spelling of "phoenix."
The phoenix, a mythical bird associated with fire and the sun, has its roots in ancient Greek and Egyptian mythologies. In Greek mythology, the phoenix was a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerated or was reborn after burning itself on a funeral pyre. It was a symbol of renewal, resurrection, and immortality. The ancient Egyptians also had a similar mythical bird called the "bennu," which was associated with the sun god Ra and represented the cycle of life and death.
The spelling variation "Phoenixx" with the double "x" at the end is a modern stylistic choice, likely influenced by popular culture and a desire to create a unique and attention-grabbing name. This spelling is not found in historical records or ancient texts, as it is a contemporary adaptation.
While the name Phoenixx itself does not have a long historical lineage, it may have been inspired by or influenced by the following individuals:
1. Phoenicia, an ancient Semitic civilization located along the Mediterranean coast in present-day Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, known for their seafaring skills and trade networks. The name "Phoenicia" is derived from the Greek word "Phoinix," meaning "purple" or "crimson," referring to the valuable purple dye they produced.
2. Phoenix, a city in Arizona, United States, named after the mythical bird. The city's name is a nod to its growth and development from the desert, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.
3. Phoenix Sinclair (2000-2005), a Canadian Indigenous girl whose tragic death sparked a public inquiry into the child welfare system in Manitoba, Canada.
4. Phoenix Mary Calida (born 1989), an Australian singer-songwriter and musician known for her unique style and blend of various genres.
5. Phoenix Madriz (born 2000), an American artistic gymnast who competed at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.
While the name Phoenixx is a modern creation, it draws inspiration from ancient mythological symbols and the concept of rebirth and renewal, which have been present across various cultures throughout history.
People
Phoenixx + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Phoenixx 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
Phoenixx: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Phoenixx?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Phoenixx 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Phoenixx a common name?
We classify Phoenixx as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 129 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Phoenixx most popular?
The single biggest year for Phoenixx was 2021, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Phoenixx is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Phoenixx in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Phoenixx a male name?
Yes, 58.1% of people registered as Phoenixx in the SSA data are male. 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 Phoenixx still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Phoenixx 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 Phoenixx 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Phoenixx as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Phoenixx at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.