Phila vs Phillis
Side-by-side comparison of Phila and Phillis — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Phila | Phillis |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 63 | 3,677 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1949 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 118 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1889 | 1882 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Phila | Phillis |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 5 | 6 |
| 1890ss | 11 | 62 |
| 1900ss | — | 57 |
| 1910ss | 13 | 200 |
| 1920ss | 12 | 429 |
| 1930ss | 12 | 468 |
| 1940ss | 5 | 771 |
| 1950ss | 5 | 825 |
| 1960ss | — | 601 |
| 1970ss | — | 168 |
| 1980ss | — | 69 |
| 1990ss | — | 13 |
| 2000ss | — | 8 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1889–1954.