Phil
Male name · ↓ Falling
9,039
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Phil
Phil is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 9,039 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 355 births |
| 1890s | 404 births |
| 1900s | 483 births |
| 1910s | 623 births |
| 1920s | 720 births |
| 1930s | 1,164 births |
| 1940s | 1,906 births |
| 1950s | 1,522 births |
| 1960s | 1,607 births |
| 1970s | 255 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phil?
Phil has been given to 9,039 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 275 births that year.
Is Phil a boy or girl name?
Phil is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Phil most popular?
Phil was most popular in 1947, when 275 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Phil?
Phil first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).