Phillip
Phillip is a distinctive choice, ranked #1226 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Phillip in their class.
About the Name Phillip
Phillip has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 146 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #180 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Phillip is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Phillip in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #626, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Phillip
- Phillip (surname) — Phillip is an English surname.
- Abby Phillip — Abigail Daniella Phillip is an American CNN news anchor who anchors CNN NewsNight and CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five.
- Phillip Island — Phillip Island (Boonwurrung: Corriong, Worne or Millowl) is an Australian island about 125 km (78 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Phillip
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Phillip
Almost certainly the only Phillip in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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