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Basil

male

Meaning

"Kingly"

From Greek Basileios, used in Eastern Christian traditions and in English, often associated with saints and scholars.

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Popularity History of Basil

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2009Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#2009

Basil was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+21

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Basil

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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