Phillip
5 countries#651 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Phillip was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
312,891 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #651 · peaked in 1960 with 6,076 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,000 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 189 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,630 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 1996 with 184 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
327 births recorded 1974–2020 · peaked in 1981 with 22 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
90 births recorded 1954–2012 · peaked in 1958 with 12 births
Most common in: Paris, Charente-Maritime, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
43 births recorded 1997–2012 · peaked in 2000 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Phillip’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #286 | — |
| 2007 | #292 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #304 | ↓12 |
| 2009 | #339 | ↓35 |
| 2010 | #354 | ↓15 |
| 2011 | #378 | ↓24 |
| 2012 | #350 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #362 | ↓12 |
| 2014 | #390 | ↓28 |
| 2015 | #408 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #437 | ↓29 |
| 2017 | #427 | ↑10 |
| 2018 | #449 | ↓22 |
| 2019 | #503 | ↓54 |
| 2020 | #519 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #524 | ↓5 |
| 2022 | #572 | ↓48 |
| 2023 | #616 | ↓44 |
| 2024 | #626 | ↓10 |
| 2025 | #651 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Phillip
Is Phillip a popular name?
Yes — Phillip currently ranks #651 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Phillip more common for boys or girls?
Phillip is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Phillip most popular?
Phillip peaked in 1960 in United States, with 6,076 recorded births that year.
Is Phillip rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Phillip’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #173 in 1880 to #651 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Phillip?
At least 314,981 babies have been recorded with the name Phillip across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Phillip popular in more than one country?
Yes — Phillip appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Phillip?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Phillip include Keanu, Uriah, Otis, Princeton.
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