Phyllistine vs Phylis
Side-by-side comparison of Phyllistine and Phylis — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Phyllistine | Phylis |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 80 | 3,342 |
| Peak Year | 1953 | 1949 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 109 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1940ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1947 | 1896 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Phyllistine | Phylis |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | — | 5 |
| 1900ss | — | 25 |
| 1910ss | — | 261 |
| 1920ss | — | 518 |
| 1930ss | — | 625 |
| 1940ss | 8 | 857 |
| 1950ss | 67 | 641 |
| 1960ss | 5 | 345 |
| 1970ss | — | 60 |
| 1980ss | — | 5 |
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, 1947–1961.