Phyllis Name Popularity and Statistics
Phyllis is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Phyllis?
Phyllis is spelled P-H-Y-L-L-I-S. The name has 7 letters.
Phyllis Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage fell 3,965 places to #11,932 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Phyllis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2024 | Girls | 13 | #7,967 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2022 | Girls | 15 | #7,281 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2018 | Girls | 18 | #6,521 |
| 2017 | Girls | 21 | #5,821 |
| 2016 | Girls | 21 | #5,985 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2014 | Girls | 22 | #5,797 |
| 2013 | Girls | 19 | #6,462 |
| 2012 | Girls | 13 | #8,632 |
| 2011 | Girls | 20 | #6,335 |
| 2010 | Girls | 25 | #5,414 |
| 2009 | Girls | 23 | #5,891 |
| 2008 | Girls | 20 | #6,559 |
| 2007 | Girls | 24 | #5,709 |
| 2006 | Girls | 25 | #5,383 |
| 2005 | Girls | 31 | #4,373 |
| 2004 | Girls | 26 | #4,949 |
| 2003 | Girls | 29 | #4,418 |
| 2002 | Girls | 35 | #3,730 |
When Was Phyllis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Girls
9,187 recorded births
National rank #37
1946 · Girls
8,048 recorded births
National rank #41
1929 · Girls
7,995 recorded births
National rank #24
1928 · Girls
7,924 recorded births
National rank #26
Where Phyllis Ranked Highest in 2013
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,400 | 5 |