Phillips
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihps ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phillips first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 681 babies have been named Phillips in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phillips is past its peak , currently ranked #14,652 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,652
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Phillips
Phillips is a boy name .
Phillips is currently ranked #14,652 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phillips include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Phill, Philly, Phillie, Ips, Ipsy, Ipsie, Phy, and Phie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Phillips include Philip, Phillip . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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