Phil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
'Phil' means 'lover of horses'.
Meaning of the Name Phil
'Phil' is a short form of the name 'Philip', which is derived from the Greek name 'Philippos'. It is composed of the elements 'philein', meaning 'to love', and 'hippos', meaning 'horse'. Therefore, the name 'Phil' can be interpreted as 'lover of horses'. The name has ancient origins and was popularized by several kings and saints throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Phil
The popularity for the name Phil peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 677 births, which ranked number 664 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Phil had the most female births in 1923 with 7, which ranked number 3,972 out of 5,739 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1959 with 677, which ranked number 300 out of 4,572 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Phil has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 8 births, a decline of -52.94%. Among males, Phil has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 8 births, a decline of -52.94%.
Nationwide Popularity of Phil
- 20 Year Trend of Phil: -61.90%
- 10 Year Trend of Phil: -52.94%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Phil: -52.94%
Popularity of Phil by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Phil. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Phil in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Phil is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Phil
- Total Births of Phil: 7 (-7.26%)
- Male Births of Phil: 7 (-7.26%)
Given the downward trend of Phil over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.26% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Phil have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -7.26%.