Basil is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2009 in 2024 with 76 recorded births. This places Basil in the top 14% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 88 births ranking #1828. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 22,570 boys born was named Basil. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.