boy's name
Phelim
FAY-lim (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 298
Phelim is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #621. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Phelim Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Phelim?
In 2015, Phelim was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #621 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Phelim Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Phelim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Phelim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Phelim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Phelim
- English FAY-lim
Sibling Names for Phelim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Phelim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Phelim
How popular is the name Phelim?
In 2015, Phelim was given to 4 babies in Ireland, ranking #621 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Phelim a girl's or a boy's name?
Phelim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Phelim?
Phelim has 2 syllables.
When was Phelim most popular?
Phelim peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.