Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Phyllis
Endangered
Down 99.9% from peak
Peak era
1947
Peak births
9,187
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19472025
Quick answers about Phyllis
How many people are named Phyllis?
An estimated 130,777 living Americans are named Phyllis.
How rare is Phyllis?
Phyllis is very rare among babies today, with 7 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.9% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Phyllis?
The median age of a living American named Phyllis is approximately 75 years, with most bearers falling between 68 and 82 years old.
Is Phyllis still popular?
No. Phyllis is endangered as a baby name, down 99.9% from its 1947 peak with 7 births in 2025.
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
99.9%
2025
7
All-time
322,496