Philana vs Phillis
Side-by-side comparison of Philana and Phillis — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Philana | Phillis |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 332 | 3,677 |
| Peak Year | 1975 | 1949 |
| Peak Year Births | 24 | 118 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1969 | 1882 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Philana | Phillis |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 6 |
| 1890ss | — | 62 |
| 1900ss | — | 57 |
| 1910ss | — | 200 |
| 1920ss | — | 429 |
| 1930ss | — | 468 |
| 1940ss | — | 771 |
| 1950ss | — | 825 |
| 1960ss | 10 | 601 |
| 1970ss | 182 | 168 |
| 1980ss | 78 | 69 |
| 1990ss | 41 | 13 |
| 2000ss | 21 | 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, 1969–2008.