Phylis
girl namePhylis entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #788 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#788
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1583 |
| 1900s | #1746 |
| 1910s | #1411 |
| 1920s | #1067 |
| 1930s | #880 |
| 1940s | #867 |
| 1950s | #1266 |
| 1960s | #2221 |
| 1970s | #6145 |
| 1980s | #10677 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Phylis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Phylis alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Phylis in 2025?
- Phylis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Phylis most popular?
- Phylis peaked in 1943, reaching #788 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Phylis with classmates?
- Phylis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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