Phillis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Phillis has its origins in Greek, meaning 'loving' or 'beloved'. It evolved from the Greek Phyllis and became popular in English literature in the 17th century. The name is associated with themes of love and has historical significance through notable figures. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Phillis is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Phillis has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Phillis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1358th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1029th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1120th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2846th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11872nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28314th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Phillis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Phillis"
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪlɪs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Phillis is derived from the Greek word 'philos', meaning 'loving' or 'beloved'. It also has connections to the Greek mythological character Phyllis, who was a princess of Thrace and is associated with the story of love and loss.
Meaning
loving, beloved
Language Evolution
Phyllis (Greek), Phyllis (Latin), Phillis (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 17th century, particularly in England, partly due to the influence of literature and poetry where it was often used as a pastoral name.
Variants & Derivatives
Phyllis, Philippa, Phil
Modern Popularity & Image
Phillis is considered a somewhat classic name and is not as commonly used today. It may evoke images of elegance and literary associations.
Famous People
Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American female poet, Phillis Schafly, a conservative activist and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Phillis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Phillis"
"Phillis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1358th of 9107 | 581 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1029th of 9204 | 931 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1120th of 12526 | 1,601 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2846th of 19264 | 407 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11872nd of 27321 | 69 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28314th of 35406 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Phillis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Phillis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
71.26% 1009th/1416 |
- |
88.93% 2104th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
59.90% 926th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
59.54% 1401st/2353 |
88.17% 1364th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.46% 1235th/2227 |
77.16% 1875th/2430 |
29.09% 830th/2853 |
53.48% 1484th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
78.87% 2747th/3483 |
59.21% 2083rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Phillis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Phillis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.