Basile is a distinctive choice, ranked #4790 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Basile in their class.
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UK Rank 2022
#4790
About the Name Basile
Basile has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #4790. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2016.
Basile is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Basile
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Basile per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Basile in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Basile has held a stable position around #4790 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #4790 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Basile is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
3
UK babies named Basile (2022)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 20 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Basile
Likely around 1 other Basile in the class
UK Popularity (2016–2022)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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