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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 83.5 years old

Young (<30) 910
0.3%
Adult (30–60) 16,314
5%
Senior (>60) 306,137
94.7%

📈 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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