Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1511 in 2015 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 166.7%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 20,827 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.