Phillis
girl namePhillis entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #800 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#800
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #813 |
| 1890s | #1210 |
| 1900s | #1583 |
| 1910s | #1674 |
| 1920s | #1184 |
| 1930s | #1038 |
| 1940s | #941 |
| 1950s | #1098 |
| 1960s | #1551 |
| 1970s | #4756 |
| 1980s | #8358 |
| 1990s | #11951 |
| 2000s | #10745 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Phillis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Phillis alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Phillis in 2025?
- Phillis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Phillis most popular?
- Phillis peaked in 1949, reaching #800 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Phillis with classmates?
- Phillis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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