How Many People Are Named Phylicia?

Complete statistics for the name Phylicia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Phylicia
Very Rare
2,381
Estimated People
1 in 138,597
1 in X Americans
1987
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,381 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 35

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 17
Arizona 22
California 233
Colorado 6
Connecticut 7
DC 11
Florida 63
Georgia 58
Illinois 99
Louisiana 37
Massachusetts 16
Maryland 32
Michigan 36
Missouri 18
Mississippi 34
North Carolina 73
New Jersey 55
New York 245
Ohio 81
Oklahoma 5
Pennsylvania 87
South Carolina 16
Tennessee 46
Texas 129
Virginia 59
Washington 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 25.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Phylicia

How Many People Have the Name Phylicia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,381 people in the United States currently share the name Phylicia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 138,597 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Phylicia a Common or Rare Name?

Phylicia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Phylicia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Phylicia are covered in full on the Phylicia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Phylicia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Phylicia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Phylicia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Phylicia Most Popular?

The name Phylicia reached peak popularity in 1987, with 289 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Phylicia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Phylicia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Phylicia?

Approximately 2,381 people in the United States share the name Phylicia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Phylicia a rare name?

Phylicia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 138,597 Americans has this name.

What does the name Phylicia mean?

The meaning and origin of Phylicia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Phylicia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Phylicia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Phylicia most popular?

The name Phylicia reached its peak in 1987, with 289 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,381
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 138,597
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1987
Male %0%
Female %100%

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