Phil
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Phil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 9,870 babies have been named Phil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phil is past its peak , currently ranked #19,689 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,689
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Phil is also used as a girl name, ranked #69926.
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About the Name Phil
Phil is a boy name .
Is Phil a boy or girl name? Phil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,689 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,926. Phil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phil is currently ranked #19,689 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Phil include Philip, Phillip, Phineas, Phinehas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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