girl's name
Phylliss
FIL-is (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 597
Phylliss is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1970 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1950, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Phylliss Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Phylliss?
In 1970, Phylliss was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Phylliss
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Phylliss Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Phylliss over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Phylliss
- English FIL-is
Sibling Names for Phylliss
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Phylliss — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Phylliss
How popular is the name Phylliss?
In 1970, Phylliss was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Phylliss a girl's or a boy's name?
Phylliss is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Phylliss?
Phylliss has 2 syllables.
When was Phylliss most popular?
Phylliss peaked in 1950, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.