Total births
502
Girls' name · since 1960
Philicia
Philicia has 502 recorded births since 1960 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 502
- total births
- 1960–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
502 girls have been named Philicia since 1960, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Philicia has been recorded 502 times among girls since 1960, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2010.
- 502 total births
- 1960–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
502 girls have been named Philicia since 1960, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 502
- total births
- 1960–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Philicia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
34 babies were named Philicia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Philicia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Philicia splits its recorded history at 1985: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Philicia at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Philicia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2010
- Peak year (1991)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Philicia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Philicia's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Philicia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 52
1960s
52 births
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s
1980s
149 births
- 1990s
1990s
174 births
- 2000s 45
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 174 births (35% of all-time use).
How Philicia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Philicia's total volume
Philicia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Philicia by state
Where Philicia concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 13 | 2.6% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
New York share of Philicia's total US births 2.6%
Even split
13 of 502 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Philicia? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 502 babies named Philicia. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 34 births.
When was Philicia most popular? ▼
Philicia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Philicia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Philicia are New York (13 births), California (11 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Philicia been used? ▼
Philicia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 51 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Philicia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Philomena, Phillis, Philippa, Phillip, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Philicia's data
- Philicia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (174 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Philicias (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Philicia
Nearby Names Like Philicia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Philicia
Philomena Girl
#1810 9,951 births
Phillis Girl
3,677 births
Philippa Girl
#2607 1,815 births
Phillip Girl
1,330 births
Philip Girl
1,137 births
Compare Philicia side by side: Philicia vs Philomena Philicia vs Phillis Philicia vs Philippa
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, 1960–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Philicia: Baby Name Since 1960 - 502 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/philicia. 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 Philicia 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.