Boy nameCurrently #626 in the USFalling
Phillip
//ˈfɪlɪp//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19607 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Phillip'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.
Phillip's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Phillip |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 75 |
| 1881 | 84 |
| 1882 | 103 |
| 1883 | 92 |
| 1884 | 89 |
| 1885 | 87 |
| 1886 | 94 |
| 1887 | 80 |
| 1888 | 116 |
| 1889 | 78 |
| 1890 | 80 |
| 1891 | 74 |
| 1892 | 104 |
| 1893 | 81 |
| 1894 | 110 |
| 1895 | 90 |
| 1896 | 89 |
| 1897 | 82 |
| 1898 | 86 |
| 1899 | 88 |
| 1900 | 127 |
| 1901 | 78 |
| 1902 | 87 |
| 1903 | 92 |
| 1904 | 127 |
| 1905 | 127 |
| 1906 | 122 |
| 1907 | 124 |
| 1908 | 131 |
| 1909 | 146 |
| 1910 | 167 |
| 1911 | 212 |
| 1912 | 306 |
| 1913 | 369 |
| 1914 | 537 |
| 1915 | 628 |
| 1916 | 723 |
| 1917 | 722 |
| 1918 | 735 |
| 1919 | 747 |
| 1920 | 840 |
| 1921 | 920 |
| 1922 | 925 |
| 1923 | 850 |
| 1924 | 906 |
| 1925 | 954 |
| 1926 | 1,029 |
| 1927 | 1,057 |
| 1928 | 1,077 |
| 1929 | 1,037 |
| 1930 | 1,184 |
| 1931 | 1,186 |
| 1932 | 1,327 |
| 1933 | 1,334 |
| 1934 | 1,577 |
| 1935 | 1,790 |
| 1936 | 1,847 |
| 1937 | 2,012 |
| 1938 | 2,162 |
| 1939 | 2,182 |
| 1940 | 2,628 |
| 1941 | 2,878 |
| 1942 | 3,386 |
| 1943 | 3,259 |
| 1944 | 3,010 |
| 1945 | 3,081 |
| 1946 | 3,788 |
| 1947 | 4,800 |
| 1948 | 5,026 |
| 1949 | 5,218 |
| 1950 | 5,079 |
| 1951 | 4,924 |
| 1952 | 5,014 |
| 1953 | 5,112 |
| 1954 | 5,166 |
| 1955 | 5,426 |
| 1956 | 5,440 |
| 1957 | 5,570 |
| 1958 | 5,294 |
| 1959 | 5,621 |
| 1960 | 6,072 |
| 1961 | 5,999 |
| 1962 | 5,908 |
| 1963 | 5,683 |
| 1964 | 5,521 |
| 1965 | 4,907 |
| 1966 | 4,432 |
| 1967 | 4,071 |
| 1968 | 4,005 |
| 1969 | 4,032 |
| 1970 | 4,311 |
| 1971 | 3,875 |
| 1972 | 3,554 |
| 1973 | 3,885 |
| 1974 | 3,963 |
| 1975 | 3,877 |
| 1976 | 3,814 |
| 1977 | 3,990 |
| 1978 | 4,399 |
| 1979 | 4,454 |
| 1980 | 4,669 |
| 1981 | 4,573 |
| 1982 | 4,552 |
| 1983 | 4,507 |
| 1984 | 4,263 |
| 1985 | 4,534 |
| 1986 | 4,739 |
| 1987 | 4,841 |
| 1988 | 4,600 |
| 1989 | 4,747 |
| 1990 | 4,466 |
| 1991 | 3,858 |
| 1992 | 3,383 |
| 1993 | 3,013 |
| 1994 | 2,682 |
| 1995 | 2,517 |
| 1996 | 2,317 |
| 1997 | 2,093 |
| 1998 | 1,887 |
| 1999 | 1,818 |
| 2000 | 1,776 |
| 2001 | 1,716 |
| 2002 | 1,553 |
| 2003 | 1,455 |
| 2004 | 1,325 |
| 2005 | 1,238 |
| 2006 | 1,220 |
| 2007 | 1,175 |
| 2008 | 1,098 |
| 2009 | 927 |
| 2010 | 864 |
| 2011 | 779 |
| 2012 | 884 |
| 2013 | 870 |
| 2014 | 797 |
| 2015 | 762 |
| 2016 | 707 |
| 2017 | 727 |
| 2018 | 666 |
| 2019 | 568 |
| 2020 | 552 |
| 2021 | 559 |
| 2022 | 514 |
| 2023 | 452 |
| 2024 | 450 |
Phillip through the decades
- Phillip peaked in 1960, when 6,072 babies were named Phillip in the US.
- The 1950s were Phillip's strongest decade, averaging 5,265 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Phillip has fallen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Phillip currently ranks #626 in the US and is cooling off.