Total births
64
Boys' name · since 1957
Phillp
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 64 babies named Phillp, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 64
- total births
- 1957–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
64 boys have been named Phillp since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Phillp recorded 64 times among boys since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 1989.
- 64 total births
- 1957–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
64 boys have been named Phillp since 1957, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 64
- total births
- 1957–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Phillp was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
8 babies were named Phillp in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Phillp's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Phillp's full recorded timeline at 1962, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1957, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1959 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Phillp at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Phillp popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1989
- Peak year (1959)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Phillp by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Phillp's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Phillp births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 27 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phillp? ▼
64 babies have been named Phillp since 1957. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1959 with 8 births.
When was Phillp most popular? ▼
Phillp was most popular in the 1960s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
How long has the name Phillp been used? ▼
Records for Phillp go back to 1957, giving 33 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Phillp? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Philip, Phillip, Phil, Philippe, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Phillp's data
- Phillp's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 1980s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Phillp
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Phillp
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Compare Phillp side by side: Phillp vs Philip Phillp vs Phillip Phillp vs Phil
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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, 1957–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Phillp: Baby Name Since 1957 - 64 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phillp. 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 Phillp 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.