Girl
Phyllis
green branch
About Phyllis
Phyllis carries refined vintage elegance that has begun experiencing well-deserved renewal of interest. This classic name offers your daughter connection to a tradition of strong, capable women while standing apart from trending choices that may become dated.
The sophisticated sound profile combines accessibility with distinction—familiar enough to pronounce immediately yet uncommon enough to be remembered. Phyllis balances feminine grace with underlying strength, suggesting a multifaceted personality comfortable in various settings.
As contemporary parents increasingly rediscover midcentury names, Phyllis positions your daughter at the forefront of this thoughtful return to substantive naming traditions. The name's rich historical associations provide depth without constraining future possibilities.
A girl named Phyllis inherits a name that communicates dignity, intelligence, and quiet confidence. Rather than following fleeting trends, this name establishes enduring character—a gift that continues giving throughout the various chapters of her life journey.
Popularity of the Name Phyllis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #820 | ||
| 1881 | #919 | ||
| 1882 | #725 | ||
| 1883 | #512 | ||
| 1884 | #537 | ||
| 1885 | #689 | ||
| 1886 | #506 | ||
| 1887 | #533 | ||
| 1888 | #466 | ||
| 1889 | #510 | ||
| 1890 | #391 | ||
| 1891 | #469 | ||
| 1892 | #495 | ||
| 1893 | #373 | ||
| 1894 | #375 | ||
| 1895 | #350 | ||
| 1896 | #350 | ||
| 1897 | #359 | ||
| 1898 | #299 | ||
| 1899 | #272 | ||
| 1900 | #297 | #47 | |
| 1901 | #261 | #58 | |
| 1902 | #237 | #56 | |
| 1903 | #245 | #37 | |
| 1904 | #229 | #29 | |
| 1905 | #235 | #32 | |
| 1906 | #225 | #29 | |
| 1907 | #200 | #22 | |
| 1908 | #194 | #13 | |
| 1909 | #172 | #11 | |
| 1910 | #175 | #11 | |
| 1911 | #155 | #4 | |
| 1912 | #140 | #5 | |
| 1913 | #122 | #4 | |
| 1914 | #113 | #7 | |
| 1915 | #100 | #7 | |
| 1916 | #95 | #9 | |
| 1917 | #92 | #8 | |
| 1918 | #80 | #8 | |
| 1919 | #84 | #7 | |
| 1920 | #72 | #9 | |
| 1921 | #60 | #10 | |
| 1922 | #53 | #10 | |
| 1923 | #45 | #13 | |
| 1924 | #44 | #13 | |
| 1925 | #40 | #14 | |
| 1926 | #33 | #16 | |
| 1927 | #29 | #16 | |
| 1928 | #26 | #21 | |
| 1929 | #24 | #23 | |
| 1930 | #28 | #27 | |
| 1931 | #29 | #30 | |
| 1932 | #30 | #40 | |
| 1933 | #28 | #43 | |
| 1934 | #28 | #31 | |
| 1935 | #27 | #55 | |
| 1936 | #25 | #51 | |
| 1937 | #27 | #64 | |
| 1938 | #28 | #66 | |
| 1939 | #30 | #53 | |
| 1940 | #33 | #89 | |
| 1941 | #35 | #90 | |
| 1942 | #37 | #98 | |
| 1943 | #39 | #91 | |
| 1944 | #40 | #97 | |
| 1945 | #40 | #112 | |
| 1946 | #41 | #109 | |
| 1947 | #37 | #106 | |
| 1948 | #46 | #124 | |
| 1949 | #50 | #119 | |
| 1950 | #53 | #141 | |
| 1951 | #57 | #158 | |
| 1952 | #65 | #119 | |
| 1953 | #69 | #191 | |
| 1954 | #75 | #158 | |
| 1955 | #74 | #192 | |
| 1956 | #82 | #185 | |
| 1957 | #90 | #189 | |
| 1958 | #94 | #216 | |
| 1959 | #103 | #296 | |
| 1960 | #108 | #203 | |
| 1961 | #120 | #237 | |
| 1962 | #129 | #258 | |
| 1963 | #131 | #284 | |
| 1964 | #140 | #320 | #362 |
| 1965 | #155 | #244 | #276 |
| 1966 | #173 | #232 | |
| 1967 | #215 | #310 | |
| 1968 | #251 | ||
| 1969 | #302 | #351 | #385 |
| 1970 | #341 | #438 | |
| 1971 | #374 | #295 | #406 |
| 1972 | #399 | #460 | |
| 1973 | #457 | #575 | |
| 1974 | #548 | #297 | |
| 1975 | #531 | #370 | |
| 1976 | #644 | #342 | |
| 1977 | #664 | #420 | |
| 1978 | #713 | #457 | |
| 1979 | #783 | #512 | |
| 1980 | #857 | #429 | |
| 1981 | #852 | #380 | |
| 1982 | #874 | #598 | |
| 1983 | #884 | #603 | |
| 1984 | #959 | ||
| 1985 | #578 | ||
| 1987 | #477 | ||
| 1989 | #492 | ||
| 1990 | #594 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Phyllis
- Phillipa
- Phillippa
- Philippa
- Phyliss
- Phyllida
Names Similar to Phyllis
Nicknames for Phyllis
- Phyl
- Phil
- Phyllie
- Lis
