How old is someone named Phyllis?
The average Phyllis is 74 years old.
Half of all living Phyllises are between 68 and 82.
When was Phyllis popular?
Phyllis was at its most popular after World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 7 babies were named Phyllis in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,023 | 0 |
| 1910s | 17,924 | 0 |
| 1920s | 62,010 | 1,300 |
| 1930s | 74,065 | 16,000 |
| 1940s | 76,383 | 43,000 |
| 1950s | 57,882 | 45,000 |
| 1960s | 25,772 | 22,000 |
| 1970s | 3,842 | 3,600 |
| 1980s | 1,430 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 686 | 670 |
| 2000s | 295 | 290 |
| 2010s | 196 | 200 |
| 2020s | 73 | under 100 |
How many Phyllises are still alive?
About 130,000 Phyllises are alive in the US today. That's 41% of the roughly 320,000 babies named Phyllis since 1880.
Most Phyllises ever born have died: the name was most popular in 1947, long enough ago that many of those babies are gone.
What generation is the name Phyllis?
More than half of living Phyllises are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 29%
- Boomer 61%
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 1%
Is Phyllis an old name?
Yes. Phyllis is older than 99 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Phyllis a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Phyllises are women.
Names the same age as Phyllis
NAME TWIN
Phyllis's name twin is Deloris. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Deloris's age curve is the closest match to Phyllis's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Phyllis
How old is the average Phyllis?
The average Phyllis in the US is 74 years old. The median is 75, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Phyllis?
About 130,000 Phyllises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 320,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Phyllis most popular?
In 1947, when about 9,200 baby girls were named Phyllis.
Is Phyllis a Boomer name?
Yes. About 61% of living Phyllises are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this