Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1188 in 2003 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 133.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 21,395 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.