How popular is the name Phelps in 2025?

Phelps is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Phelps most popular?

Phelps peaked in 1929, reaching #3247 among US boy names.

Phelps will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Phelps entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3247 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3247

peak (1929)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Phelps are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Phelps alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Phelps in 2025?: Phelps is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Phelps most popular?: Phelps peaked in 1929, reaching #3247 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Phelps with classmates?: Phelps will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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