Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1511 in 2008 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 2008, approximately 1 in every 24,241 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.