How Many People Are Named Phyllis?
323,361
people in the United States are named Phyllis
1 in 1,035 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#236
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0965%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
9,205 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology, English, German
Pronunciation:
FIL-is (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "foliage" in Greek. In Greek mythology this was the name of a woman who killed herself out of love for Demophon and was subsequently transformed into an almond tree. It began to be used as a given name in England in the 16th century, though it was often confused with Felicia.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 83.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
29,709
Pennsylvania
20,590
Illinois
20,195
Ohio
20,023
Michigan
15,134
Indiana
13,607
California
13,543
Massachusetts
12,639
North Carolina
10,044
Kentucky
9,750
💡 Fun Facts About "Phyllis"
- 13 babies were named Phyllis in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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