Phillis comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Leafy branch, foliage.
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How popular is Phillis?
1949peak year
Today, Phillis is a rare name in U.S. records. But it wasn't always this way. At its height in 1949, Phillis reached #801 nationally — 118 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1940s. . In all, around 3,683 babies have been registered as Phillis since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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