Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1322 in 2002 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.3%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 26,208 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.