Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Phyllip

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,382 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1949

First Year

2019

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#5382

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Phyllip

Phyllip first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1949, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 9 Phyllips were born — ranking #5,382 that year. As of 2026, Phyllip ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 99 Phyllips have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Phyllip

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phyllip

What does the name Phyllip mean?

Phyllip is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1949. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Phyllip in 2026?

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

When was Phyllip most popular?

Phyllip reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #5,382 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Phyllip a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Phyllip?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phyllip include Devoe, Mickell, Darrington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phyllip

Phyllip is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 99 births in the dataset. Phyllip's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #5,382. Use the chart and map above to compare Phyllip'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.