Boy nameCurrently #7,286 in the USSteady
Basel
//ˈbɑzəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20005 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Basel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Basel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Basel |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Basel through the decades
- Basel peaked in 2000, when 21 babies were named Basel in the US.
- The 2010s were Basel's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Basel currently ranks #7,286 in the US and is holding steady.