Total births
66
Girls' name · since 1917
Phillippa
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 66 babies named Phillippa, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 66
- total births
- 1917–2016
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Phillippa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 66 have been recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Phillippa has been recorded 66 times among girls since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2016.
- 66 total births
- 1917–2016 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
66 girls have been named Phillippa since 1917, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2016.
- 66
- total births
- 1917–2016
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Phillippa was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
12 babies were named Phillippa in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Phillippa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Phillippa's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Phillippa at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Phillippa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2016
- Peak year (1960)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Phillippa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Phillippa's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Phillippa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
16 births
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 17 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phillippa? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 66 babies named Phillippa. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 12 births.
When was Phillippa most popular? ▼
Phillippa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
How long has the name Phillippa been used? ▼
Records for Phillippa go back to 1917, giving 100 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Phillippa? ▼
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 Phillippa's data
- Phillippa's decade-level peak was the 1960s (17 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.
- 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 Phillippa
Nearby Names Like Phillippa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phillippa
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 Phillippa side by side: Phillippa vs Philomena Phillippa vs Phillis Phillippa vs Philippa
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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, 1917–2016 (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. "Phillippa: Baby Name Since 1917 - 66 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phillippa. 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 Phillippa 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.