Phelan
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Phelan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
649 births recorded 1949–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1996 with 26 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
44 births recorded 1997–2015 · peaked in 2007 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
44 births recorded 1997–2015 · peaked in 2007 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Phelan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7427 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↑2217 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↓2488 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↓612 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↓1383 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑2684 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↓1855 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑1838 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑719 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↓759 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓3678 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↑4406 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↓1816 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↓2649 |
| 2020 | #7502 | ↑3301 |
| 2021 | #6335 | ↑1167 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓2655 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↑69 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓66 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓3021 |
Frequently asked questions about Phelan
Is Phelan a popular name?
Yes — Phelan currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Phelan more common for boys or girls?
Phelan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Phelan most popular?
Phelan peaked in 1996 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Phelan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Phelan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3298 in 1949 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Phelan?
At least 693 babies have been recorded with the name Phelan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Phelan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Phelan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Phelan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Phelan include Philipp.
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