Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Phillips

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#1,275 (1949)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1904

First Year

2023

Last Year

1949

Peak Year

#1275

Peak Rank

Total Count

100

Years Active

The Story of Phillips

Phillips first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1904, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 32 Phillipss were born — ranking #1,275 that year. As of 2026, Phillips ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Phillipss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Phillips

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

Philips
Philipps
Phillipps
Fillips
Flips
Phillip
Philip
Phyllis
Filip
Phillis
Philippa
Philippi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillips

What does the name Phillips mean?

Phillips is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1904. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Phillips in 2026?

In 2026, Phillips ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Phillips most popular?

Phillips reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #1,275 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Phillips a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Phillips?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phillips include Conrado, Jeris, Maleek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phillips

Phillips is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1904 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Phillips's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #1,275. Use the chart and map above to compare Phillips'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.