Phylicia
Every Phylicia since 1968 — 2,381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Phylicia
Phylicia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1968, 2,381 American babies have been named Phylicia. Its peak came in 1987, when 289 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Phylicia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Phylicia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,074 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,627 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,260 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,483 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,470 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,778 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,429 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,412 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,816 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,023 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,933 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,229 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,538 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,498 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,305 |
| 1990 | 257 | #786 |
| 1985 | 122 | #1,170 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Phylicia
- Phylicia Rashad Actor · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Phylicia in 2025?
Phylicia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Phylicia?
2,381 babies have been named Phylicia in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Phylicia most popular?
Phylicia peaked in 1987, when 289 newborns received the name.
Is Phylicia a boy or girl name?
Phylicia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Phylicia rising or falling?
Phylicia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Phylicia?
Well-known people named Phylicia include Phylicia Rashad (actor).