Philana
girl namePhilana entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #2969 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#2969
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4723 |
| 1970s | #3734 |
| 1980s | #7888 |
| 1990s | #11635 |
| 2000s | #15663 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Philana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Philana alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Philana in 2025?
- Philana is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Philana most popular?
- Philana peaked in 1975, reaching #2969 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Philana with classmates?
- Philana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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