Phyllis
Female name · ↓ Falling
135,320
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Phyllis
Phyllis is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 135,320 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 242 births |
| 1890s | 703 births |
| 1900s | 1,991 births |
| 1910s | 8,707 births |
| 1920s | 26,052 births |
| 1930s | 31,505 births |
| 1940s | 30,837 births |
| 1950s | 23,321 births |
| 1960s | 10,119 births |
| 1970s | 1,510 births |
| 1980s | 333 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phyllis?
Phyllis has been given to 135,320 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 3,775 births that year.
Is Phyllis a boy or girl name?
Phyllis is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Phyllis most popular?
Phyllis was most popular in 1947, when 3,775 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Phyllis?
Phyllis first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).