Phyllis
Meaning
“'leafy, green bough'; a mythological figure transformed into an almond tree”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Phyllis peaked in the 1920s and the 1940s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Phyllis
Most people given the name Phyllis in the United States were born between 1940 and 1959. The Phyllis you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Phyllis deep dive
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