Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1907 in 2023 with 12 recorded births. This places Basil in the top 30% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 23,054 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.