Boy · #8,139 in 2026

Philant

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

Current Rank

#8,139

Peak Rank

#8,139 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2010

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#8139

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Philant

Philant first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 9 Philants were born — ranking #8,139 that year. As of 2026, Philant ranks #8,139 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Philants have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Philant

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

Folland
Foland
Volent
Felony
Felon
Flint
Felons
Fellon
Phelan
Flynt
Felan
Philon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Philant

What does the name Philant mean?

Philant is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Philant in 2026?

In 2026, Philant ranks #8,139 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Philant most popular?

Philant reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #8,139 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Philant a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Philant?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Philant include Wyley, Rondo, Henrie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Philant

Philant is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Philant's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #8,139. Use the chart and map above to compare Philant'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.