Phylis Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationFILL-iss / /ˈfɪlɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: leafy; Latin: green bough
Historical & Cultural Background
Phylis is derived from the Greek name Phyllis, which means 'leafy' or 'foliage'. It has been used in literature, notably in classical works, where Phyllis is often depicted as a symbol of nature and beauty. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, influenced by its literary associations. It is sometimes associated with the Latin word 'phyllon', meaning leaf.
Trend Summary
Phylis has seen limited popularity in the United States, with a decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Phyllis
International Variants
- Phyllis (English)
- Filis (Spanish)
- Filippa (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Phylis was first seen in the United States in 1896. Phylis has ranked as high as #882 nationally, which occurred in 1949, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Phylis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Phylis (1965)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1896 | 5 |
1900 | 6 |
1903 | 5 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 8 |
1910 | 6 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 16 |
1913 | 15 |
1914 | 15 |
1915 | 35 |
1916 | 33 |
1917 | 34 |
1918 | 48 |
1919 | 50 |
1920 | 52 |
1921 | 33 |
1922 | 56 |
1923 | 58 |
1924 | 73 |
1925 | 40 |
1926 | 49 |
1927 | 49 |
1928 | 57 |
1929 | 51 |
1930 | 74 |
1931 | 50 |
1932 | 63 |
1933 | 56 |
1934 | 58 |
1935 | 45 |
1936 | 66 |
1937 | 74 |
1938 | 64 |
1939 | 75 |
1940 | 69 |
1941 | 62 |
1942 | 83 |
1943 | 97 |
1944 | 76 |
1945 | 67 |
1946 | 91 |
1947 | 99 |
1948 | 104 |
1949 | 109 |
1950 | 79 |
1951 | 65 |
1952 | 72 |
1953 | 70 |
1954 | 58 |
1955 | 64 |
1956 | 55 |
1957 | 71 |
1958 | 64 |
1959 | 43 |
1960 | 58 |
1961 | 52 |
1962 | 34 |
1963 | 35 |
1964 | 33 |
1965 | 41 |
1966 | 36 |
1967 | 26 |
1968 | 16 |
1969 | 14 |
1970 | 11 |
1971 | 11 |
1972 | 7 |
1973 | 7 |
1974 | 7 |
1975 | 11 |
1976 | 6 |
1985 | 5 |