girl's name
Phyllistine
FIL-ih-steen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 80
Phyllistine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 5 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 1953, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Phyllistine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Phyllistine?
In 1961, Phyllistine was given to 5 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 Phyllistine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Phyllistine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Phyllistine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Phyllistine
- English FIL-ih-steen
Sibling Names for Phyllistine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Phyllistine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Phyllistine
How popular is the name Phyllistine?
In 1961, Phyllistine was given to 5 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 Phyllistine a girl's or a boy's name?
Phyllistine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Phyllistine?
Phyllistine has 3 syllables.
When was Phyllistine most popular?
Phyllistine peaked in 1953, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.