Phil

Phil is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Phil at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Phil

Phil belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Phil first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #261 in 1947, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 20,026 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Phil in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#261 in 1947
Peak year
1959
Babies named Phil in 2024
6
Total since 1880
20,026

Phil in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2211 in 2007
Babies named Phil in 2023
4
Total since 1996
66

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Phil mean?

The meaning of Phil is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Phil a boy or girl name?

Phil is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Phil?

Phil comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Phil?

Phil first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #261 in 1947, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].