Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Phelps
//ˈfɛlps//
1 syllablePeak year: 19296 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
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Phelps's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Phelps |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
Phelps through the decades
- Phelps peaked in 1929, when 7 babies were named Phelps in the US.
- The 1910s were Phelps's strongest decade, averaging 6 births a year.