Phyllis
Phyllis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪlɪs/
Meaning and origin of Phyllis
- A female given name from Ancient Greek derived from the mythological character.
Etymology
From the masculine Ancient Greek Φύλλις (Phúllis) or from the feminine Φυλλίς (Phullís).
How popular is Phyllis?
Since 1880, 322,496 girls and 871 boys in the U.S. have been named Phyllis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #24 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #1151 in 1940. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Phyllis FAQ
What does the name Phyllis mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek derived from the mythological character. From the masculine Ancient Greek Φύλλις (Phúllis) or from the feminine Φυλλίς (Phullís).
What is the origin of the name Phyllis?
Phyllis is listed as a name of Ancient Greek derived from the mythologi origin.
How popular is the name Phyllis?
Since 1880, 322,496 girls and 871 boys in the U.S. have been named Phyllis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #24 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #1151 in 1940. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Phyllis a boy or girl name?
Phyllis is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 322,496 girls and 871 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.