Phillips
Phillips is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Son of Philip; lover of horses.
Origin and history
Phillips is a traditional English patronymic surname derived from Philip, meaning son of Philip. While more commonly seen as a surname, it has a long history of minor use as a given name in the United States. It offers a classic, surname-as-first-name alternative to the traditional Philip.
Popularity in the United States
1,331 babies in the United States have been named Phillips since 1880. It ranks #3376 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- MA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 112 |
| 1920-1930 | 173 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 176 |
| 1950-1960 | 157 |
| 1960-1970 | 126 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 43 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Phil, Lip
Fun facts
- Phillips originated as a medieval English patronymic surname indicating 'son of Philip'.
- While extremely common as a family name, Phillips has maintained a very steady, niche presence as a masculine given name in U.S. records since 1880.