Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Bazil since 1914
Babies named Bazil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Bazil is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Basil, recorded in U.S. births as early as 1914. It reached its peak popularity in 1922, when it was most commonly used, though it has always remained uncommon. As of 2025, Bazil ranks 10,695 in the United States, with a one-in-284,679 incidence, indicating that it is a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, neither sharply declining nor reviving. Bazil has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, as its usage is spread thinly across the country. Its appeal lies in its familiar sound and its connection to the royal meaning of Basil, while offering a slightly less conventional spelling.
Bazil is a spelling variant of Basil, which comes from the Greek name Basileios meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'. The name Basil has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, though Bazil is a less common form that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
“Bazil” around the world
Where Bazil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Baz
Variants: Basil
Sibling names for Bazil
Names that share Bazil's style, for a brother or sister.
