Total births
124
Boys' name · since 1981
Phat
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 124 babies named Phat, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 124
- total births
- 1981–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Phat is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 124 have been recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Phat recorded 124 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2007.
- 124 total births
- 1981–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
124 boys have been named Phat since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 124
- total births
- 1981–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Phat was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
8 babies were named Phat in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Phat's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Phat's full recorded timeline at 1992, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1984, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1983 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Phat at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Phat popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2007
- Peak year (1983)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Phat by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Phat's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Phat births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 52 births (42% of all-time use).
Phat by state
Where Phat concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.0% |
California share of Phat's total US births 4.0%
5 of 124 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phat? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 124 babies named Phat. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 8 births.
When was Phat most popular? ▼
Phat was most popular in the 1990s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Phat most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Phat are California (5 births).
How long has the name Phat been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Phat since 1981 -- 27 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Phat? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pharaoh, Pharoah, Pharrell, Phares, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Phat's data
- Phat's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (52 total births) through the 2000s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Phats (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Phat
Nearby Names Like Phat
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phat
Pharaoh Boy
#1732 1,992 births
Pharoah Boy
#5480 678 births
Pharrell Boy
#8712 460 births
Phares Boy
219 births
Pharell Boy
193 births
Compare Phat side by side: Phat vs Pharaoh Phat vs Pharoah Phat vs Pharrell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Phat: Baby Name Since 1981 - 124 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phat. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Phat draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.