Phil
- Pronunciation
- [Phil]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Fond Of Horses. Form Of Phillip.
- Origin
- English
Phil Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 20,026 baby boys have been named Phil. The name peaked in 1959 with 677 US births that year (rank #300). In 2024, ranked #11936 nationally — 11,636 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Phil
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Phil births are: California (2,057), Texas (1,169), Illinois (966).
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4-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Phil's exact length and starting letter: Paco, Page, Paki, Pall, Pant.
Quick Facts About Phil
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip | Loves Horses | Male | French |
Famous People Named Phil
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Phil.
- Phil Jackson — Coach (1945)
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Compare Phil to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Phil against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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