Phillip is a distinctive choice, ranked #1460 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Phillip in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1460
US Rank #626
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #626, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Phillip
Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Phillip per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Phillip in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Phillip has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 146 places in the last five years. Its peak was #180 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Phillip is more popular in the US (#626) than in the UK (#1460). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Phillip include: 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..
Phillip ranks #626 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
18
UK babies named Phillip (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 146 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Phillip
Likely around 1 other Phillip in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Phillip
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Phillip is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: Abby Phillip, American CNN news anchor Andy Phillip, American professional basketball player Aaron Phillip, American rapper Arthur Phillip, British Royal Navy officer Joan Phillip, Canadian politician John Phillip, Scottish painter John Phillip (poet), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan era Mary Phillip, English footballer Marvin Phillip, Trinidadian professional footballer Robert Phillip was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Aboriginal leader Tarik Phillip, English-American basketball player William Phillip (fl.
Abigail Daniella Phillip is an American CNN news anchor who anchors CNN NewsNight and CNN Saturday Morning Table for Five. She previously worked for Politico covering the Obama White House, The Washington Post as a national political reporter, and ABC News as a digital reporter for politics.
Phillip Island (Boonwurrung: Corriong, Worne or Millowl) is an Australian island about 125 km (78 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, Victoria. The island is named after Governor Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales, by explorer and seaman George Bass, who sailed in a whaleboat, arriving from Sydney on 5 January 1798.
Phillip Danault is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks of the 2011 NHL entry draft.
Phillip Lang Crosby was an American actor and singer. He was one of the four sons of Bing Crosby and Dixie Lee; the others were his older brother Gary, his twin brother Dennis, and his younger brother Lindsay.