Phil
boy name#7679 in 2025Phil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #260 in 1947, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7679
rank today
#260
peak (1947)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #441 |
| 1890s | #459 |
| 1900s | #482 |
| 1910s | #512 |
| 1920s | #498 |
| 1930s | #350 |
| 1940s | #294 |
| 1950s | #391 |
| 1960s | #415 |
| 1970s | #937 |
| 1980s | #1519 |
| 1990s | #2591 |
| 2000s | #4445 |
| 2010s | #6327 |
| 2020s | #8586 |
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Phil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Phil alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Phil in 2025?
- Phil ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Phil most popular?
- Phil peaked in 1947, reaching #260 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Phil with classmates?
- Phil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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