How Many People Are Named Phylicia?

Complete statistics for the name Phylicia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Phylicia
Very Rare
Greek

Phylicia is a unique name with Greek roots, making it very rare today. Only 1 in 141,623 Americans share this name, with around 2,330 people living in the US. The name peaked in popularity back in 1987.

~2,330
Living in US
1 in 141,623
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Phyllis
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Creative Determined Charismatic
11
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,330
Worldwide Bearers
#149,441
Global Rank
🇸🇬 Singapore
11
🇵🇭 Philippines
11
🇯🇲 Jamaica
11
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10
🇫🇷 France
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇨🇳 China
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇯🇵 Japan
2
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,330 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
285
Would be under 30 (12%)
2,096
Would be 30–60 (88%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,381 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Phylicia Through the Generations

Phylicia, a name with Greek origins, has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades. It reached its peak in 1987 with 289 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are approximately 2,330 people named Phylicia living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 245
California 233
Texas 129
Illinois 99
Pennsylvania 87
Ohio 81
North Carolina 73
Florida 63
Virginia 59
Georgia 58

✨ Similar Names to Phylicia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Phylicia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Phylicia

How Many People Have the Name Phylicia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,330 people in the United States currently share the name Phylicia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 141,623 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Phylicia a Common or Rare Name?

Phylicia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Phylicia Mean?

Phylicia means "creative variant of Phyllis" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Phylicia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Phylicia Most Popular?

The name Phylicia reached peak popularity in 1987, with 289 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Phylicia?

Approximately 2,330 people named Phylicia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,381. That works out to roughly 1 in 141,623 Americans.

Is Phylicia a rare name?

Phylicia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 141,623 Americans has this name.

What does the name Phylicia mean?

Phylicia means "creative variant of Phyllis" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Phylicia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Phylicia are male and 100% are female.

When was Phylicia most popular?

Phylicia peaked in 1987 with 289 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,330
All-Time Births2,381
1 in X1 in 141,623
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1987
World Rank#149,441
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.