Phylis Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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)

Famous people named Phylis

Fictional characters named Phylis

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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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18965
19006
19035
19086
19098
19106
19119
191216
191315
191415
191535
191633
191734
191848
191950
192052
192133
192256
192358
192473
192540
192649
192749
192857
192951
193074
193150
193263
193356
193458
193545
193666
193774
193864
193975
194069
194162
194283
194397
194476
194567
194691
194799
1948104
1949109
195079
195165
195272
195370
195458
195564
195655
195771
195864
195943
196058
196152
196234
196335
196433
196541
196636
196726
196816
196914
197011
197111
19727
19737
19747
197511
19766
19855