Phyllis
Pronunciation: [ f-IHL-ihs ]
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Phyllis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 193 babies have been named Phyllis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phyllis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,959 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,959
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Phyllis
Phyllis is a boy name .
Is Phyllis a boy or girl name? Phyllis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,959 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,654. Phyllis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Phyllis is currently ranked #13,959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phyllis include Phy, Phyl, Phyly, Phylie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Phie, and Phykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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