Phillip
Male name · ↓ Falling
130,559
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
#621
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Phillip
Phillip is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 130,559 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,898 births |
| 1890s | 2,009 births |
| 1900s | 2,553 births |
| 1910s | 3,467 births |
| 1920s | 4,575 births |
| 1930s | 7,504 births |
| 1940s | 15,464 births |
| 1950s | 21,297 births |
| 1960s | 20,028 births |
| 1970s | 15,871 births |
| 1980s | 17,812 births |
| 1990s | 10,854 births |
| 2000s | 5,001 births |
| 2010s | 1,716 births |
| 2020s | 510 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phillip?
Phillip has been given to 130,559 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 2,414 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #621.
Is Phillip a boy or girl name?
Phillip is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Phillip most popular?
Phillip was most popular in 1960, when 2,414 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Phillip?
Phillip first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).