Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1281 in 1999 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 66.7%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 30,323 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.