Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Phi
//ˈfaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19963 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Phi's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Phi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Phi |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
Phi through the decades
- Phi peaked in 1996, when 26 babies were named Phi in the US.
- The 1980s were Phi's strongest decade, averaging 19 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2003–2015), use of Phi has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.