How Many People Are Named Phyllis?

Curious about how common the name Phyllis is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 323,361
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,021 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 323,361 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Phyllis.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,021 people has this name.

This classification places Phyllis in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Phyllis

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,021 people

Total Count

323,361

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 871
Female: 322,490

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 85

  • Young (<30) 702
  • Adult (30–60) 11,146
  • Old (>60) 311,513

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 28.6%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 85
  • Alabama 4,089
  • Arkansas 3,792
  • Arizona 1,136
  • California 13,543
  • Colorado 3,070
  • Connecticut 3,588
  • DC 1,793
  • Delaware 798
  • Florida 4,162
  • Georgia 5,551
  • Hawaii 644
  • Iowa 8,211
  • Idaho 1,337
  • Illinois 20,195
  • Indiana 13,607
  • Kansas 5,567
  • Kentucky 9,750
  • Louisiana 3,848
  • Massachusetts 12,639
  • Maryland 4,804
  • Maine 2,821
  • Michigan 15,134
  • Minnesota 7,857
  • Missouri 7,542
  • Mississippi 2,255
  • Montana 1,359
  • North Carolina 10,044
  • North Dakota 2,155
  • Nebraska 4,648
  • New Hampshire 1,182
  • New Jersey 8,352
  • New Mexico 996
  • Nevada 126
  • New York 29,709
  • Ohio 20,023
  • Oklahoma 5,559
  • Oregon 2,467
  • Pennsylvania 20,590
  • Rhode Island 1,303
  • South Carolina 3,141
  • South Dakota 2,442
  • Tennessee 6,847
  • Texas 8,029
  • Utah 1,397
  • Virginia 9,021
  • Vermont 980
  • Washington 3,767
  • Wisconsin 7,077
  • West Virginia 7,599
  • Wyoming 593
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Phyllis?

Approximately 323,361 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Phyllis, based on statistical analysis.

Is Phyllis a rare name?

Phyllis is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.