Boy
Phillip
lover of horses
About Phillip
Phillip represents timeless elegance with a distinguished history spanning centuries and cultures. This name has graced kings, philosophers, artists, and leaders throughout the ages, establishing itself as a cornerstone of classic nomenclature. The double-l spelling adds a touch of traditional refinement, setting it apart from more casual variations. Phillip offers remarkable versatility in professional and personal contexts, transitioning seamlessly from childhood through adulthood. Parents often appreciate the built-in nickname options—Phil, Flip, or even Pip—allowing the bearer to choose how formally or casually he wishes to present himself. The name maintains strong, steady popularity without ever becoming oversaturated, ensuring recognition without redundancy. Phillip embodies reliability, sophistication, and a certain quiet confidence that never goes out of style.
Popularity of the Name Phillip
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #174 | ||||
| 1881 | #149 | ||||
| 1882 | #137 | ||||
| 1883 | #137 | ||||
| 1884 | #155 | ||||
| 1885 | #157 | ||||
| 1886 | #151 | ||||
| 1887 | #156 | ||||
| 1888 | #134 | ||||
| 1889 | #172 | ||||
| 1890 | #174 | ||||
| 1891 | #177 | ||||
| 1892 | #155 | ||||
| 1893 | #179 | ||||
| 1894 | #140 | ||||
| 1895 | #178 | ||||
| 1896 | #184 | ||||
| 1897 | #189 | ||||
| 1898 | #183 | ||||
| 1899 | #167 | ||||
| 1900 | #166 | ||||
| 1901 | #189 | ||||
| 1902 | #191 | #101 | |||
| 1903 | #181 | ||||
| 1904 | #152 | ||||
| 1905 | #159 | ||||
| 1906 | #163 | #112 | |||
| 1907 | #176 | #132 | |||
| 1908 | #174 | #88 | |||
| 1909 | #171 | #120 | |||
| 1910 | #174 | #116 | |||
| 1911 | #160 | #120 | |||
| 1912 | #189 | #124 | |||
| 1913 | #185 | #95 | |||
| 1914 | #165 | ||||
| 1915 | #180 | #120 | |||
| 1916 | #166 | #125 | |||
| 1917 | #173 | #102 | |||
| 1918 | #180 | #118 | |||
| 1919 | #177 | #128 | |||
| 1920 | #164 | #117 | |||
| 1921 | #162 | #115 | |||
| 1922 | #164 | #110 | |||
| 1923 | #170 | #124 | |||
| 1924 | #166 | #119 | |||
| 1925 | #160 | #114 | |||
| 1926 | #154 | #102 | |||
| 1927 | #152 | #134 | |||
| 1928 | #149 | #147 | |||
| 1929 | #151 | #119 | |||
| 1930 | #144 | #123 | |||
| 1931 | #141 | #109 | |||
| 1932 | #134 | #116 | |||
| 1933 | #125 | #122 | |||
| 1934 | #113 | #151 | |||
| 1935 | #107 | #118 | |||
| 1936 | #102 | #121 | |||
| 1937 | #98 | ||||
| 1938 | #95 | #117 | |||
| 1939 | #92 | #110 | |||
| 1940 | #79 | #105 | |||
| 1941 | #77 | #103 | |||
| 1942 | #77 | #101 | |||
| 1943 | #81 | #83 | |||
| 1944 | #83 | #86 | |||
| 1945 | #85 | #73 | |||
| 1946 | #83 | #79 | |||
| 1947 | #74 | #69 | |||
| 1948 | #69 | #61 | |||
| 1949 | #66 | #53 | |||
| 1950 | #64 | #51 | |||
| 1951 | #79 | #53 | |||
| 1952 | #74 | #42 | |||
| 1953 | #76 | #50 | |||
| 1954 | #75 | #47 | |||
| 1955 | #74 | #52 | |||
| 1956 | #76 | #47 | |||
| 1957 | #79 | #43 | |||
| 1958 | #81 | #50 | |||
| 1959 | #74 | #43 | |||
| 1960 | #66 | #41 | |||
| 1961 | #69 | #41 | |||
| 1962 | #68 | #44 | |||
| 1963 | #70 | #43 | |||
| 1964 | #67 | #37 | #138 | ||
| 1965 | #70 | #42 | #154 | ||
| 1966 | #71 | #35 | #122 | ||
| 1967 | #73 | #48 | #206 | ||
| 1968 | #71 | #39 | #220 | ||
| 1969 | #74 | #40 | #171 | ||
| 1970 | #73 | #38 | #195 | ||
| 1971 | #76 | #45 | #198 | ||
| 1972 | #75 | #46 | #226 | ||
| 1973 | #71 | #44 | #199 | ||
| 1974 | #70 | #46 | #193 | ||
| 1975 | #72 | #44 | #165 | ||
| 1976 | #69 | #46 | #202 | ||
| 1977 | #70 | #38 | #216 | ||
| 1978 | #67 | #38 | #202 | ||
| 1979 | #68 | #46 | #201 | ||
| 1980 | #65 | #41 | #250 | ||
| 1981 | #66 | #40 | #214 | ||
| 1982 | #67 | #48 | #214 | ||
| 1983 | #66 | #47 | #184 | ||
| 1984 | #70 | #43 | #185 | ||
| 1985 | #69 | #45 | #300 | ||
| 1986 | #70 | #40 | #227 | ||
| 1987 | #68 | #44 | #219 | ||
| 1988 | #71 | #58 | #158 | ||
| 1989 | #75 | #67 | #195 | ||
| 1990 | #81 | #68 | #191 | ||
| 1991 | #98 | #63 | #182 | #157 | |
| 1992 | #107 | #79 | #291 | #171 | |
| 1993 | #117 | #99 | #193 | #213 | |
| 1994 | #131 | #90 | #214 | ||
| 1995 | #137 | #102 | #196 | #228 | |
| 1996 | #150 | #116 | #328 | #236 | |
| 1997 | #165 | #205 | #160 | #220 | #266 |
| 1998 | #178 | #261 | #226 | #192 | #307 |
| 1999 | #188 | #306 | #220 | #269 | |
| 2000 | #198 | #307 | #183 | #254 | |
| 2001 | #209 | #374 | #185 | #493 | #298 |
| 2002 | #226 | #390 | #215 | #322 | |
| 2003 | #233 | #453 | #283 | #345 | |
| 2004 | #247 | #484 | #317 | #478 | |
| 2005 | #268 | #554 | #363 | #631 | #476 |
| 2006 | #286 | #561 | #344 | #474 | #466 |
| 2007 | #292 | #613 | #233 | #467 | #502 |
| 2008 | #304 | #648 | #374 | #668 | |
| 2009 | #340 | #617 | #308 | #522 | #607 |
| 2010 | #355 | #601 | #335 | #763 | |
| 2011 | #378 | #791 | #600 | #609 | |
| 2012 | #350 | #601 | #425 | #781 | |
| 2013 | #364 | #769 | #336 | #609 | |
| 2014 | #390 | #774 | #686 | #525 | |
| 2015 | #409 | #799 | #412 | #629 | |
| 2016 | #437 | #951 | #707 | ||
| 2017 | #427 | #987 | #604 | ||
| 2018 | #449 | #899 | #582 | #579 | |
| 2019 | #503 | #592 | |||
| 2020 | #519 | #725 | |||
| 2021 | #525 | #845 | |||
| 2022 | #573 | #963 | |||
| 2023 | #616 | ||||
| 2024 | #626 | #918 | #782 | ||
| 2025 | #651 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Phillip
Names Similar to Phillip
Nicknames for Phillip
- Phil
- Pip
- Flip
- Lip
- PJ
Famous People Named Phillip
| Phillip Phillips | American singer |
| Phillip Seymour Hoffman | American actor |
| Prince Philip | The Duke of Edinburgh |
| Phillip Schofield | British television presenter |
| Philip Glass | American composer |
| Phillip Hughes | Australian cricketer |
| Philip Rivers | American football player |
| Phillip Cocu | Dutch footballer |
| Philip K. Dick | American science fiction writer |
| Phillip Danault | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Phillip Noyce | Australian film director |
| Phillip Island | Island in Australia |
| Phillip Lopate | American writer |
| Phillip Fulmer | American football coach |
| Philip Pullman | British author |
| Phillip Parker King | British naval officer and explorer |
| Prince Philip of Serbia | Serbian royal |
Characters Named Phillip
| Phillip J. Fry | Futurama |
| Phillip Banks | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Phillip "Lip" Gallagher | Shameless |
| Phillip "Phil" Dunphy | Modern Family |
| Phillip "Phil" Connors | Groundhog Day |
| Phillip "Phil" Coulson | Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Phillip "Pip" Pirrup | South Park |
| Phillip Blake | The Walking Dead |
| Phillip Jennings | The Americans |
| Phillip Broyles | Fringe |
| Phillip Price | Mr. Robot |
| Phillip Stroh | Major Crimes |
| Phillip Carlyle | The Greatest Showman |
| Phillip Sherman | Finding Nemo |
| Phillip "Pip" Bernadotte | Hellsing |
| Phillip DeVille | Rugrats |
| Phillip Lombard | And Then There Were None |
| Phillip "Phil" Miller | The Last Man on Earth |
| Phillip Gerard | Twin Peaks |