How Popular (or Rare) was Basil in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#2,022
1997 Rank
5
1997 Births
#1,023
Best Rank (2021)
28
Peak Year (2021)
407
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 62,889
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Basil Story

Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2022 in 1997 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 62,889 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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