How Many People Are Named Basil?

Curious about how common the name Basil is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 13,438
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 24,557 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 13,438 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Basil.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 24,557 people has this name.

This classification places Basil in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Basil

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 24,557 people

Total Count

13,438

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 13,095
Female: 343

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 76

  • Young (<30) 1,959
  • Adult (30–60) 1,914
  • Old (>60) 9,565

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 43
  • Arkansas 114
  • Arizona 5
  • California 454
  • Florida 73
  • Georgia 5
  • Iowa 44
  • Illinois 258
  • Indiana 326
  • Kansas 39
  • Kentucky 176
  • Louisiana 15
  • Massachusetts 121
  • Maryland 42
  • Maine 166
  • Michigan 530
  • Minnesota 47
  • Missouri 328
  • Mississippi 21
  • North Carolina 155
  • North Dakota 7
  • Nebraska 5
  • New Jersey 181
  • New York 1,104
  • Ohio 434
  • Oklahoma 120
  • Pennsylvania 847
  • South Carolina 22
  • Tennessee 191
  • Texas 362
  • Virginia 255
  • Washington 16
  • Wisconsin 58
  • West Virginia 739
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Basil?

Approximately 13,438 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Basil, based on statistical analysis.

Is Basil a rare name?

Basil is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.