Basil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1282 in 2024 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 28 births ranking #1023. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 250.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 13,228 boys born was named Basil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.