Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1119 in 2012 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 300.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 14,517 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.