Phyllis
Peaked at #24 nationally in 1929, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Phyllis has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Phyllis — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#24
in 1929
Current rank
#8282
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Phyllis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #24 nationally with 7,995 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5945 (2014) to #8282 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Phyllis ranks #8282 nationally for girls, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,282 | 13 |
| 2023 | #13,126 | 7 |
| 2022 | #7,549 | 15 |
| 2021 | #9,403 | 11 |
| 2020 | #6,024 | 20 |
| 2019 | #7,630 | 15 |
| 2018 | #6,723 | 18 |
| 2017 | #5,987 | 21 |
Phyllis — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1151
in 1940
Last ranked
#4275
in 1971
Years tracked
53
1913–1971
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Phyllis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #1151 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Phyllis hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1971, when it stood at #4275.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | #4,275 | 7 |
| 1967 | #3,466 | 7 |
| 1965 | #3,474 | 7 |
| 1964 | #2,796 | 10 |
| 1963 | #3,924 | 6 |
| 1962 | #2,474 | 12 |
| 1961 | #2,122 | 16 |
| 1960 | #2,818 | 10 |
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 — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Phyllis most popular?
Phyllis was most popular in 1929, when it ranked #24 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Phyllis 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 Phyllis?
At least 323,361 babies have been recorded with the name Phyllis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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