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How Many People Are Named Phyllis?
Estimated people named Phyllis living in the U.S. today
123,521
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 323,361
- Peak year: 1947 (9,205 births)
- Estimated living today: 123,521
Phyllis by age group — who carries the name today?
Phyllis popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Phyllis
Phyllis has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 323,361 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 123,521 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,767 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Phylliss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Phyllis in the US?
An estimated 123,521 people named Phyllis are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Phyllis uncommon — about 1 in 2,767 Americans.
Is Phyllis a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Phyllis is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Phyllis most popular?
Phyllis peaked in 1947, when 9,205 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Phyllis?
Phyllis ranks #445 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).