Phil
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Phil
Phil is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar short form of Philip or Phillip, though it occasionally stands as an independent given name. Derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses,' Phil has been used across generations and carries a friendly, approachable quality. It gained particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. The name has a classic, unpretentious feel and is associated with notable figures like musician Phil Collins and television personality Dr. Phil McGraw. While many Phils formally have the longer version on their birth certificates, the shortened form has a warm, casual charm that has helped it endure as both a nickname and standalone name across different eras.
Phil for girls
Phil is one of those Old Man names that, like Sid and Max, can be pretty cute on a girl. And if your Philippa objects, you can always pivot to Pippa.
Pronounced FIL.
As of October 2026, Phil ranked #8078 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #261 in 1947.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Phil on lists
Famous Phils
- Phillip Calvin "Dr. Phil" McGrawBoy
American psychologist and television personality
- Philip David Charles "Phil" CollinsBoy
English singer and drummer, and member of the band Genesis
- Philip Edward "Phil" HartmanBoy
Canadian,American actor/comedian
- Philip David "Phil" OchsBoy
American singer,songwriter
- Philip John "Phil" NevilleBoy
English football coach
- Philip Alfred "Phil" MickelsonBoy
American golfer
- William Philip "Phil" GrammBoy
US Senator from Texas
- Phillip Chapman "Phil" LeshBoy
bassist for American band The Grateful Dead
- Philip Michael "Phil" LesterBoy
English radio presenter and Internet personality
- Harvey Phillip "Phil" SpectorBoy
American record producer
- Philip Anthony "Phil" EspositoBoy
Canadian ice hockey player
- Philip Parris "Phil" LynottBoy
Irish singer of band Thin Lizzy
- Philip "Phil" FoglioBoy
American cartoonist
- Phil Manzanera (born Philip Geoffrey TargettBoy
Adams), English guitarist for Roxy Music
- Philip Hampson "Phil" KnightBoy
American founder of Nike
- Philip Toll "Phil" Hill Jr.Boy
American racing driver
- Wonga Philip "Phil" HarrisBoy
American actor and singer
- Phillip Ferdinand "Phil" MahreBoy
American Olympic skier
- Phillip "Phil" ParsonsBoy
American NASCAR driver
- Philip "Phil" Chess (born Fiszel Czyż)Boy
Polish,American founder of Chess Records
- Philip Miller "Phil" CraneBoy
U.S. Congressman from Illinois
- Phil Alexander RobertsonBoy
American reality TV personality ("Duck Dynasty")
- Philip James "Phil" YounghusbandBoy
Filipino footballer
- Philip John "Phil" CrumpBoy
Australian motorcycle racer
- Philip James "Phil" SelwayBoy
drummer for English band Radiohead
- Philip Martin "Phil" CunninghamBoy
Scottish folk musician
- Philip Gabriel "Phil" GouldBoy
drummer for English band Level 42
- Phillip "Phil" MorrisBoy
American actor
- Phil HartnollBoy
musician for English duo Orbital
- Phil WickhamBoy
Christian singer/songwriter
Phil in pop culture
- Philip "Phil" Rupert DiffyBoy
main character on TV's "Phil of the Future"
- Phil AnwarBoy
character from movie "The Warrior Class"
- Phil DunphyBoy
character on TV's "Modern Family"
- Philip James "Phil" MitchellBoy
character on British soap "EastEnders"
- Phil LeotardoBoy
character on TV's "The Sopranos"
- Phil aka PhiloctetesBoy
character in Disney's "Hercules"
- Phil SharpeBoy
character on British soap "Hollyoaks"
- Phillip "Phil" CoulsonBoy
character on Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
- L.A. PhilBoy
the Los Angeles Philharmonic, an American orchestra based in Los Angeles, California, USA
- PhilBoy
character in the manga/anime series "The Promised Neverland"
- Punxsutawney PhilBoy
the groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, that on February 2 of each year predicts either an early spring or six more weeks of winter