Total births
135
Girls' name · since 1984
Phyllicia
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 135 babies named Phyllicia, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 135
- total births
- 1984–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Phyllicia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 135 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Phyllicia recorded 135 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1984 to 1998.
- 135 total births
- 1984–1998 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
135 girls have been named Phyllicia since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1998.
- 135
- total births
- 1984–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Phyllicia was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
18 babies were named Phyllicia in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Phyllicia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Phyllicia splits its recorded history at 1991: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Phyllicia at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Phyllicia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–1998
- Peak year (1989)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Phyllicia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Phyllicia's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Phyllicia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
55 births
- 1990s
1990s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 80 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phyllicia? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 135 babies named Phyllicia. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 18 births.
When was Phyllicia most popular? ▼
Phyllicia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Phyllicia been used? ▼
Records for Phyllicia go back to 1984, giving 15 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Phyllicia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phyllis, Phylis, Phyliss, Phylicia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
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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, 1984–1998 (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. "Phyllicia: Baby Name Since 1984 - 135 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phyllicia. 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 Phyllicia 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.