Phillip
boy name#651 in 2025Phillip entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #64 in 1950, ranks #651 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#651
rank today
#64
peak (1950)
425
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #151 |
| 1890s | #171 |
| 1900s | #171 |
| 1910s | #175 |
| 1920s | #159 |
| 1930s | #115 |
| 1940s | #77 |
| 1950s | #75 |
| 1960s | #70 |
| 1970s | #71 |
| 1980s | #69 |
| 1990s | #135 |
| 2000s | #260 |
| 2010s | #406 |
| 2020s | #585 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Phillip has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 232,000 people named Phillip are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Phillip alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 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 ranks #651 among US boy names in 2025, with 425 babies given the name.
- When was the name Phillip most popular?
- Phillip peaked in 1950, reaching #64 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Phillip with classmates?
- Phillip will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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