Phyllis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFIL-iss / /ˈfɪl.ɪs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: leafy; Latin: green bough
Historical & Cultural Background
Phyllis is derived from the Greek word 'phyllon', meaning leaf. It was popularized in the Middle Ages and has been used in various literary works. The name has associations with nature and fertility due to its meaning. In classical literature, Phyllis is often depicted as a character linked to themes of love and longing.
Trend Summary
Phyllis has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Phyllis was first seen in the United States in 1913. Phyllis has ranked as high as #838 nationally, which occurred in 1940, and has been most popular in New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Phyllis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Phyllis (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 29 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 31 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 24 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 26 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |