Feminine dossier · first seen 1896
Phylis
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1949
Peak births
109
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
1896Peak 19492025
Quick answers about Phylis
How many people are named Phylis?
Based on SSA birth records through 1985, an estimated 1,460 Americans born with the name Phylis may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1985.
How rare is Phylis?
Phylis has not appeared in SSA records since 1985. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Phylis?
The median age of a living American named Phylis is approximately 74 years, with most bearers falling between 67 and 81 years old.
Is Phylis still popular?
No. Phylis is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1985.
Peak year
1949
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
3,342