Phillip
girl namePhillip entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1955 in 1950, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1955
peak (1950)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4530 |
| 1920s | #3688 |
| 1930s | #3145 |
| 1940s | #3117 |
| 1950s | #2649 |
| 1960s | #2593 |
| 1970s | #2754 |
| 1980s | #2958 |
| 1990s | #9986 |
| 2000s | #15907 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Phillip are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Phillip alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Phillip in 2025?
- Phillip is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Phillip most popular?
- Phillip peaked in 1950, reaching #1955 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Phillip with classmates?
- Phillip will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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