Total births
217
Girls' name · since 1917
Philis
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 217 babies named Philis, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 217
- total births
- 1917–1973
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
217 girls have been named Philis since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Philis recorded 217 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1973.
- 217 total births
- 1917–1973 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
217 girls have been named Philis since 1917, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1973.
- 217
- total births
- 1917–1973
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Philis was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
11 babies were named Philis in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Philis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Philis splits its recorded history at 1950: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1949 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Philis at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Philis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1973
- Peak year (1949)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Philis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Philis's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Philis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 15
1910s
15 births
- 1920s 24
1920s
24 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
67 births
- 1950s
1950s
64 births
- 1960s
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 67 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Philis? ▼
Philis has been given to 217 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1973. 11 babies were born in 1949, its single highest year.
When was Philis most popular? ▼
Philis was most popular in the 1940s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
How long has the name Philis been used? ▼
Records for Philis go back to 1917, giving 57 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Philis? ▼
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 Philis's data
- Philis's decade-level peak was the 1940s (67 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Philis
Nearby Names Like Philis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Philis
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 Philis side by side: Philis vs Philomena Philis vs Phillis Philis vs Philippa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1917–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Philis: Baby Name Since 1917 - 217 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/philis. 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 Philis 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 July 2026.