Boys name · California
Phillip in California
Babies born in California have been named Phillip 29,448 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #714 most common boys name there, on 38 births.
Popularity over time
Phillip in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | #80 |
| 1926 | 47 | #143 |
| 1943 | 277 | #60 |
| 1959 | 544 | #68 |
| 1976 | 356 | #90 |
| 1992 | 421 | #144 |
| 2009 | 100 | #356 |
| 2025 | 38 | #714 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #56 in 1949 to #845 in 2024, starting at #80 in 1910 and ending at #714 in 2025.
California had the most Phillip births in 1961, with 611. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #56, in 1949.
Its highest rank in any state was #23, in Alaska in 1921. See Phillip in every state →
How popular is Phillip in California?
Babies born in California have been named Phillip 29,448 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #714 most common boys name there, on 38 births.
How many babies are named Phillip in California?
In 2025, 38 babies born in California were named Phillip.
What is the rank of Phillip in California?
In 2025, Phillip sat at #714 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.