Phylis
Phylis is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Foliage, green leaf, or bough.
Origin and history
Phylis is a variant spelling of Phyllis, a classical name derived from the Greek word for green leaf or foliage. In Greek mythology, Phyllis was a maiden who was transformed into an almond tree after dying of grief. The spelling was mostly used in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century and is now quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,342 babies in the United States have been named Phylis since 1880. It ranks #3070 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.8 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
- TX (7 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 25 |
| 1910-1920 | 261 |
| 1920-1930 | 518 |
| 1930-1940 | 625 |
| 1940-1950 | 857 |
| 1950-1960 | 641 |
| 1960-1970 | 345 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Phyl, Phylly
Fun facts
- In Greek legend, Phyllis was a woman whose love story transformed her into an almond tree, symbolizing rebirth.
- Phylis is a single-'l' alternative to the historically more common spelling Phyllis.