Phillip
Peaked at #64 nationally in 1950, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Phillip has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Phillip — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1990
in 1950
Last ranked
#18490
in 2005
Years tracked
76
1918–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1918, Phillip reached its peak popularity for girls in 1950, ranking #1990 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Phillip hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2005, when it stood at #18490.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #18,490 | 5 |
| 2001 | #17,273 | 5 |
| 1997 | #13,294 | 6 |
| 1996 | #10,281 | 8 |
| 1995 | #15,122 | 5 |
| 1994 | #11,440 | 7 |
| 1993 | #8,531 | 10 |
| 1992 | #10,204 | 8 |
Phillip — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#64
in 1950
Current rank
#626
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Phillip reached its peak popularity for boys in 1950, ranking #64 nationally with 5,055 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #390 (2014) to #626 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Phillip ranks #626 nationally for boys, with 450 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #626 | 450 |
| 2023 | #620 | 452 |
| 2022 | #573 | 514 |
| 2021 | #524 | 559 |
| 2020 | #520 | 552 |
| 2019 | #504 | 568 |
| 2018 | #449 | 666 |
| 2017 | #427 | 727 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Phillip most popular?
Phillip was most popular in 1950, when it ranked #64 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Phillip becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Phillip?
At least 312,450 babies have been recorded with the name Phillip in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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