Boy · #8,915 in 2026

Phat

Name: Popularity of the name Phat in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Phat, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,915

Peak Rank

#4,499 (1983)

Total Babies

124

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2007

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#4499

Peak Rank

124

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Phat

Phat first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 8 Phats were born — ranking #4,499 that year. As of 2026, Phat ranks #8,915 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 124 Phats have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Phat

Phonetically similar names — useful when Phat is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phat

What does the name Phat mean?

Phat is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Phat in 2026?

In 2026, Phat ranks #8,915 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Phat most popular?

Phat reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #4,499 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Phat most popular?

Phat has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Phat.

Is Phat a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Phat is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Phat?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phat include Amuel, Lusiano, Dannel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phat

Phat is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 124 births in the dataset. Phat's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #4,499. Use the chart and map above to compare Phat's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.