Phylliss
girl namePhylliss entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1797 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1797
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4702 |
| 1920s | #3452 |
| 1930s | #2489 |
| 1940s | #2546 |
| 1950s | #3055 |
| 1960s | #4093 |
| 1970s | #7070 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Phylliss are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Phylliss alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Phylliss in 2025?
- Phylliss is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Phylliss most popular?
- Phylliss peaked in 1939, reaching #1797 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Phylliss with classmates?
- Phylliss will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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